tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78300447782272795162018-07-07T00:17:36.749-07:00Late Nights & LattesSusan Jonesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-32538614825434304172017-04-10T06:51:00.002-07:002017-04-10T06:51:57.855-07:00Calvin Robert Turns ONE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DJfb-W6byaE/WOuMJJdjEPI/AAAAAAAAPp8/iU-tcRKk6IohiuAJlzM12JbFprX_wWEcQCEw/s1600/DSC_0787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DJfb-W6byaE/WOuMJJdjEPI/AAAAAAAAPp8/iU-tcRKk6IohiuAJlzM12JbFprX_wWEcQCEw/s640/DSC_0787.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IW8pSZYV_IM/WOuM54N66GI/AAAAAAAAPrc/Y8alNFNIf8gIMeIQW1OKZPfSeHtI1uWlgCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B1%2Byear.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IW8pSZYV_IM/WOuM54N66GI/AAAAAAAAPrc/Y8alNFNIf8gIMeIQW1OKZPfSeHtI1uWlgCLcB/s640/calvin%2B1%2Byear.png" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sweetest little Calvin turns one today!! We had a great party with family yesterday at our home and showered Calvin with hugs and kisses! Both him and Theo just had the <i>best time</i>! There were no meltdowns or hissy fits - it was all just fun! Theo loved celebrating his little brother and was so excited that it was "Cal Cal's birthday party!!!" all day long!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cannot believe that I no longer have a baby under 1!!! The newborn and infant stage just flies by, even though it seems it will never end when you're in the middle of it. Two walking and talking dudes just roughhousing all day long. Yikes! I am in for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to see what the next year of Calvin's life will bring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a bunch of photos from his special day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g1CLIxtk8tg/WOuMJD5QOPI/AAAAAAAAPqA/S6BmiKzAa1oUxtHzGFVojGqdu7j1sLzWQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g1CLIxtk8tg/WOuMJD5QOPI/AAAAAAAAPqA/S6BmiKzAa1oUxtHzGFVojGqdu7j1sLzWQCLcB/s640/DSC_0782.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f4jSLIfYpC4/WOuMJKxt3LI/AAAAAAAAPp4/NgH1AYvzdloyz_FfhZ-hhklv8hOhZntvwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8BdV7BPuGxI/WOuMN8jqgRI/AAAAAAAAPrU/5zlNgvVDb5cs01hORKjolWvaKgpUzT1GQCLcB/s640/IMG_0527.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TS599y_fy3w/WOuMMqi3OFI/AAAAAAAAPrM/x1cm_RjlfL0QwW-WXPUJCrsQBdNevCJFwCLcB/s1600/Picture4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TS599y_fy3w/WOuMMqi3OFI/AAAAAAAAPrM/x1cm_RjlfL0QwW-WXPUJCrsQBdNevCJFwCLcB/s640/Picture4.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-71723261412358178782017-03-14T11:27:00.002-07:002017-03-14T11:27:37.250-07:0011 Months Later, Calvin Robert!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eleven months of my sweet, sweet Calvin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I honestly am having a hard time believing he will be one the next time I write a monthly update. I simultaneously feel as though we JUST had Calvin and as though he has been here forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So much changes in the first year and it is a tough year as a parent - especially with an older toddler running around. Little sleep is had. Lots of adjustments are made. The time just somehow gets away from you and it seems as though you blink and the squishy, tiny, sleeping newborn is a crawling, babbling, toddler-child right before your very eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past month you and Theo started successfully sharing a room and it is the sweetest thing ever. I am pretty sure both of you sleep better now that you're together. Big bro likes to keep an eye on you and always lets us know when "Cal Cal sad" or "Cal Cal crying."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qcA-cREIn_M/WMgwUx0Rj0I/AAAAAAAAPkA/6EyJEVGxPuk_Y_rp_y3A-8am--sDiLs5wCLcB/s1600/DSC_0633.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qcA-cREIn_M/WMgwUx0Rj0I/AAAAAAAAPkA/6EyJEVGxPuk_Y_rp_y3A-8am--sDiLs5wCLcB/s640/DSC_0633.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xfwBWTp_sA/WMgwVqC4D_I/AAAAAAAAPkU/tP-VABvlW0gDoDqS9EQVXMfoNPJOEXDAgCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B11%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9xfwBWTp_sA/WMgwVqC4D_I/AAAAAAAAPkU/tP-VABvlW0gDoDqS9EQVXMfoNPJOEXDAgCLcB/s640/calvin%2B11%2Bmonths.png" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;{click to enlarge}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JNpxlGm4eG4/WMgwU7V6EoI/AAAAAAAAPkI/JwtDz6oWEns1NobBUGoFDUeBdnHExggQwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0661.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JNpxlGm4eG4/WMgwU7V6EoI/AAAAAAAAPkI/JwtDz6oWEns1NobBUGoFDUeBdnHExggQwCLcB/s640/DSC_0661.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HvwAP9W2Uvc/WMgwVLpGc5I/AAAAAAAAPkM/auFuTZpSGQMD8H1gCdSUOMQFcVsZJXP_wCLcB/s1600/DSC_0672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HvwAP9W2Uvc/WMgwVLpGc5I/AAAAAAAAPkM/auFuTZpSGQMD8H1gCdSUOMQFcVsZJXP_wCLcB/s640/DSC_0672.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ZAZilvdLRU/WMgwVbVXbyI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/TMAJLqVQNBEHEAOv4MkltndtkBs72EA0gCLcB/s1600/DSC_0676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ZAZilvdLRU/WMgwVbVXbyI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/TMAJLqVQNBEHEAOv4MkltndtkBs72EA0gCLcB/s640/DSC_0676.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These two are the best of buds and they just cannot get enough of one another!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How long will that last?!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-60663102655760461292017-02-16T09:52:00.002-08:002017-02-16T09:52:15.429-08:00Calvin is 10 Months Old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;My little Calvin is TEN months old!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This past month Calvin enjoyed his very first Superbowl and his team WON! He started eating lots and lots of food and he also has FINALLY started consistently sleeping through the night without a 5am bottle! It took a day or two of crying because we got your pretty used to a nice early morning bottle, but we finally broke that bad habit and we all sleep better because of it - hallelujah!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He also took his first big digger off the couch. I was literally right next to him, but the little bug is so fast and so determined to just flail all over the place that in one second flat, boom, he was on the floor. So that's where we will be staying from now on... the floor.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These last months have just gone by so fast and we are in such a routine, I can't believe my eyes when I look at him sometimes. How did he go from this tiny helpless infant, to the lean mean Calvin machine who doesn't take no for an answer and is determined to get what he wants!? Gosh, I love him.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a little photo dump from our 10 month shoot:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pkrNF9ZeWu8/WKXkrwqMj_I/AAAAAAAAPac/KDDwFH8cHtQ7UmbuEn_NOg9v1nU9nX6OQCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B10%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pkrNF9ZeWu8/WKXkrwqMj_I/AAAAAAAAPac/KDDwFH8cHtQ7UmbuEn_NOg9v1nU9nX6OQCLcB/s640/calvin%2B10%2Bmonths.png" width="338" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBiczErQ-5E/WKXkkV564SI/AAAAAAAAPaA/G9XibiN8aX4bcCFcID4q3vnTjSD7knqjwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sBiczErQ-5E/WKXkkV564SI/AAAAAAAAPaA/G9XibiN8aX4bcCFcID4q3vnTjSD7knqjwCLcB/s640/DSC_0501.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;can someone seriously dust that fireplace?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JgJ0dMRJayo/WKXkkWdRcBI/AAAAAAAAPZ8/mjaxDhr8kcU776I_k13h3VzQY2xO2IMGQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="438" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JgJ0dMRJayo/WKXkkWdRcBI/AAAAAAAAPZ8/mjaxDhr8kcU776I_k13h3VzQY2xO2IMGQCLcB/s640/DSC_0504.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h03gUXjKA3Y/WKXkkheZ8vI/AAAAAAAAPaE/OX9aeT7IOVskdF_-0JgqFFO3S-RH8ak_QCLcB/s1600/DSC_0506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h03gUXjKA3Y/WKXkkheZ8vI/AAAAAAAAPaE/OX9aeT7IOVskdF_-0JgqFFO3S-RH8ak_QCLcB/s640/DSC_0506.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Always chasing the cats.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wdnCUbHOznk/WKXkk70zvSI/AAAAAAAAPaI/2EbkUPpXOHkzbVEiP4f622zL_wni_e1wgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wdnCUbHOznk/WKXkk70zvSI/AAAAAAAAPaI/2EbkUPpXOHkzbVEiP4f622zL_wni_e1wgCLcB/s640/DSC_0509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp;<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KrZFdGhaM5A/WKXklHfLC2I/AAAAAAAAPaU/EiD-Z2pDGEYDikB1dsPMZsqTV49LMy9QACLcB/s1600/DSC_0524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KrZFdGhaM5A/WKXklHfLC2I/AAAAAAAAPaU/EiD-Z2pDGEYDikB1dsPMZsqTV49LMy9QACLcB/s640/DSC_0524.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7l5SUrwNdH8/WKXklNQghdI/AAAAAAAAPaY/HAdeMYcy4aUKW9q_HeZ898gmQftW4izEgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7l5SUrwNdH8/WKXklNQghdI/AAAAAAAAPaY/HAdeMYcy4aUKW9q_HeZ898gmQftW4izEgCLcB/s640/DSC_0539.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQH72ekA-9s/WKXklOCgfZI/AAAAAAAAPaQ/KHutjYZZm5MrzpAOPEwBv_4wHMGTAM5KgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zQH72ekA-9s/WKXklOCgfZI/AAAAAAAAPaQ/KHutjYZZm5MrzpAOPEwBv_4wHMGTAM5KgCLcB/s640/DSC_0541.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHEESE!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-83423392536747679322017-01-20T10:43:00.001-08:002017-01-20T10:57:24.027-08:00Top Ten Whole 30 Recipes<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5GI8Mb7hno/WIJclw7P-5I/AAAAAAAAPJk/y-BdzRWf0zE0V3rNfU3V3gQP4wxBGTKEwCLcB/s1600/whole%2B30%2Bfb.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X5GI8Mb7hno/WIJclw7P-5I/AAAAAAAAPJk/y-BdzRWf0zE0V3rNfU3V3gQP4wxBGTKEwCLcB/s640/whole%2B30%2Bfb.png" width="600" /></a></div><br />It is January 20th and I am 20 days into my first round of Whole 30.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Now first, what is W30 and why did I decide to do it?</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my own view, W30 is a cleanse and reset for your body. It is a strict dietary program in which you restrain from ALL sugar, grain, dairy, alcohol, and legumes for 30 days. That means even a drop of it will not count and you are supposed to restart. After reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Starts-Food-Discover-Whole30-Unexpected/dp/1628600543">It Starts with Food</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whole30-30-Day-Guide-Health-Freedom/dp/0544609719/ref=pd_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=85Z848EV8CG6MZ9A8NAE">Whole 30</a> I was intrigued by all the scientific health benefits this program was promising to have on my mind and body, so I figured let's give it a whirl.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I was pregnant with my first son, I gained a lot of weight (like 50 lbs) and had a really, really tough time losing it. When I was about half way there (8.5 months post-Theo) we discovered I was pregnant again - surprise!! I was a bit discouraged because I was still working off the weight from Theo, but the second time around I gained another 35 lbs and I was just ready to get back to my old self! I started to going to the gym and loved that feeling, but I really needed to break a lot of the bad food habits I had gotten into over the past 2 years of pregnancy, newborns, and toddlers. We really didn't need to eat out every damn night... I actually <i>enjoy</i>&nbsp;cooking and I don't want either of my boys growing up on take out food.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So here I am! I have made a nice, homecooked meal for the last 15 or so nights (some nights we have had leftovers) and we, as a family, are getting used to fresh, real food again! It is so very exciting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a layout of how people (generally) feel during the program as your body gets used to detoxing from sugar and grain etc.:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YNla3FDkwms/WIDKytOdeZI/AAAAAAAAPIY/AY7G-xglnMYQsxRklfQIGU4ECp3Fr3lWgCLcB/s1600/Whole30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YNla3FDkwms/WIDKytOdeZI/AAAAAAAAPIY/AY7G-xglnMYQsxRklfQIGU4ECp3Fr3lWgCLcB/s400/Whole30.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^ these are a little silly, but some of them are pretty accurate!^^</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Day 1 - I was definitely thinking "okay this is so simple, I can do this!" (how naive)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Days 2-4 - were far and away my hardest thus far! I had a headache, my mind and body were still craving snacks (<i>all.the.time)</i>&nbsp;and on top of that, my boys were SUPER sick and all I really wanted to do was sit on the couch and drink wine from the bottle.<br />Days 5-12 were all about adjustment as the process got easier and really I hit my "tiger blood" day 12 and haven't looked back!<br /><br />There are a few times I find myself saying "okay, I got this... I can be done now and not <i>officially</i>&nbsp;do W30" but I made the commitment to myself so I am going to finish it out! I will share my results at the end as well.<br /><br />For now, I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes I've had throughout this process!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VaUcyRU3RXU/WIJGe1R6q9I/AAAAAAAAPIs/cQL8Cqs0U1IWCLgJoWdBlOsm_lIvum2PgCLcB/s1600/whole30%2Bpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VaUcyRU3RXU/WIJGe1R6q9I/AAAAAAAAPIs/cQL8Cqs0U1IWCLgJoWdBlOsm_lIvum2PgCLcB/s640/whole30%2Bpin.png" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I grabbed a quick shot of my meals with my iphone before I would eat, so don't mind the "not-so-fancy" food photos.<br /><br /><b>Buffalo Chicken Casserole &amp; Strawberry Salad</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nQaFwPeDGBc/WIJHSB3WKjI/AAAAAAAAPI4/VTLkVtZsS-ohT7F4jOH3FqzXqSe70S9zQCLcB/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nQaFwPeDGBc/WIJHSB3WKjI/AAAAAAAAPI4/VTLkVtZsS-ohT7F4jOH3FqzXqSe70S9zQCLcB/s400/1.png" width="400" /></a></div>&nbsp;This&nbsp;<a href="http://paleoleap.com/sweet-potato-buffalo-chicken-casserole/">sweet potato and buffalo chicken casserole</a>&nbsp;I found over on Paleo Leap and didn't adapt it at all! A casserole is always a win, because it lasts so much longer and the buffalo flavor won my husband over! We had it for dinner one night and I was able to eat the last 2 serving for lunch over the next couple days! I served a small salad on the side with spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, red onions and walnuts!<br /><br /><b>Brussels&nbsp;Sprouts, Chicken and Apple Skillet!</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq1qoXzfzo0/WIJHSFDx90I/AAAAAAAAPI0/tvJOiRJSmYMbnheJDtQ3zzXpO0Yvq1pJQCLcB/s1600/2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq1qoXzfzo0/WIJHSFDx90I/AAAAAAAAPI0/tvJOiRJSmYMbnheJDtQ3zzXpO0Yvq1pJQCLcB/s400/2.png" width="397" /></a></div>Other than the peeling and dicing, this was another delicious skillet with a bit of fall flavor! We had this during week 2 and loved it. The recipe for this one can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wellplated.com/chicken-apple-sweet-potato-and-brussels-sprouts-skillet/print/">Harvest Chicken Skillet</a>. I am always a fan of a one pan meal! And the key to this recipe is to cook that delicious bacon first, remove it, and cook the rest in the bacon fat! YUM!<br /><br /><b>Steak &amp; Eggs!</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lOz5Q-ufdwY/WIJHSYtGKlI/AAAAAAAAPI8/uz2gRB0Zr48mx7FDRFRAprln5Vwe5uAhgCLcB/s1600/3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lOz5Q-ufdwY/WIJHSYtGKlI/AAAAAAAAPI8/uz2gRB0Zr48mx7FDRFRAprln5Vwe5uAhgCLcB/s400/3.png" width="400" /></a></div>&nbsp;My good friend, Laura, is doing Whole 30 with her husband and she sent me a picture of some steak and eggs they had for dinner one night! I knew I wanted to make some and I saved it for a night after I had a killer workout. It was time for some protein!<br /><br />For the herb-rubbed steak I just bought a sirloin and coated the top with ghee.<br />Then in a bowl, I mixed up some:<br />chopped rosemary<br />chopped thyme<br />&nbsp;minced garlic<br />&nbsp;salt and pepper<br />&nbsp;and rubbed it all on top. I put the steak in a glass container for about 6 hours!<br />When it came to cooking, I just seared both sides of the steak on my cast iron skillet (about 3 minutes each side) and the put it in the oven (425) until it was to my "doneness" - for me about 7 minutes.<br />For the sides I just added some steam green beans with shaved almonds and 2 eggs over hard.<br /><br /><b>Curried Mango Chicken Salad</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K59c30X4Gqs/WIJHSuK-YXI/AAAAAAAAPJA/WFeTn3OEwp41IP0RpoQdH3kQf82gng-fgCLcB/s1600/4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K59c30X4Gqs/WIJHSuK-YXI/AAAAAAAAPJA/WFeTn3OEwp41IP0RpoQdH3kQf82gng-fgCLcB/s400/4.png" width="397" /></a></div>This type of chicken salad is served at one of my favorite sandwich shops and I knew I could remake it easily and it would W30 compliant! This is an easy one!<br /><br />Boil some chicken and cube it (about 2 cups worth).<br />Cube a mango<br />Cut slices of green onion (I used 2 stalks)<br />Mince 2 stalks of celery<br /><br />In a bowl add and stir together:<br />&nbsp;3 tbsp of mayo (<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZWKI0HI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00ZWKI0HI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thgoitsfigr-20&amp;linkId=59e423373f523c635a41e00d1f7010e6%22%3EPrimal%20Kitchen%20Paleo%20Approved%20Avocado%20Oil%20Mayo,%2012%20Ounce%20(1%20Jar)%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thgoitsfigr-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00ZWKI0HI%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E">I used this compliant one by Primal kitchen</a>)<br />1.5 tsp of curry powder<br />1/2 tsp of ginger powder<br />salt &amp; pepper<br /><br />Add in your chicken, mango, green onion, and celery and stir all together!<br /><br /><b>Salmon and Baby Potato Arugula Salad</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IE_2_P1DYPY/WIJHSk_13JI/AAAAAAAAPJE/3FV1ivtpglgGEtbcgdKacQHVkQAiy86qwCLcB/s1600/5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IE_2_P1DYPY/WIJHSk_13JI/AAAAAAAAPJE/3FV1ivtpglgGEtbcgdKacQHVkQAiy86qwCLcB/s400/5.png" width="397" /></a></div>All I did for this yummy dinner was:<br />Cook some sockeye salmon with a little olive oil and lemon<br />-Boil some baby potatoes and mix with ghee, salt, pepper, rosemary and garlic<br />and serve over an arugula salad!<br /><br /><b>Chicken Sausage Pepper Hash</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JS0FdsKk9q0/WIJHTJfcdTI/AAAAAAAAPJQ/ybXfjTYsqR8FNr5tm_t0PSnr_uR--Pt2gCLcB/s1600/6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JS0FdsKk9q0/WIJHTJfcdTI/AAAAAAAAPJQ/ybXfjTYsqR8FNr5tm_t0PSnr_uR--Pt2gCLcB/s400/6.png" width="400" /></a></div>&nbsp;This breakfast was FILLING and lasted me like 4 days. I made both week 2 and 3 so I would have a big, filling breakfast to start my day! I work out at 530am 4 days a week so this meal, in particular, is my favorite after a big workout! You can grab this hash recipe <a href="http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/chicken-sausage-pepper-potato-hash/">HERE</a> and I served it with 2 eggs over hard on top!<br /><br /><b>Shrimp &amp; Arugula Salad</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BNTOGIpuV8g/WIJHTCxWiGI/AAAAAAAAPJI/Jd6NmbIBCeQcDMyRTsdIVrJakDB3Zyt4gCLcB/s1600/7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BNTOGIpuV8g/WIJHTCxWiGI/AAAAAAAAPJI/Jd6NmbIBCeQcDMyRTsdIVrJakDB3Zyt4gCLcB/s400/7.png" width="400" /></a></div>A friend of mine had shared online this simple salad that is QUICK so I threw it together on a couple nights I didn't feel like doing too much cooking. All it is is shrimp and almonds over a bed of arugula with some lemon juice squeezed on top! I served some sweet potato wedges with cajun seasoning on the side.<br /><br /><b>Monkey Salad</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N3KI50nz4C8/WIJHTPM2TQI/AAAAAAAAPJM/ffhndBDpXI06utwZWkpDkzrxC_FPgk82wCLcB/s1600/8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N3KI50nz4C8/WIJHTPM2TQI/AAAAAAAAPJM/ffhndBDpXI06utwZWkpDkzrxC_FPgk82wCLcB/s400/8.png" width="400" /></a></div>I have made this for breakfast twice now when I want something besides eggs! There are a million recipes all over Pinterest for monkey salad and you can really make it whatever you'd like. In my I put 1 sliced banana, a few raspberries, a few blueberries, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and then I top it with a drizzle of almond butter (I made my own) and unsweetened coconut flakes!<br /><br /><b>Garlicky Shrimp Stir Fry</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ltxyMf1Q1Aw/WIJHTUKK4FI/AAAAAAAAPJU/hR-8P0t6RlMvKX0f9QK6gc08aWCJ4tPRgCLcB/s1600/9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ltxyMf1Q1Aw/WIJHTUKK4FI/AAAAAAAAPJU/hR-8P0t6RlMvKX0f9QK6gc08aWCJ4tPRgCLcB/s400/9.png" width="396" /></a></div>&nbsp;My husband and I love a good stirfry and this one with shrimp and mushrooms was delicious! I found it over on <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/garlicky-shrimp-stir-fry-with-shiitakes-and-bok-choy/">Skinnytaste</a> and while my husband had it over jasmine rice, I served mine over bean sprouts.<br /><br /><b>Southwest Scrambled Eggs</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2yt4h51xCA/WIJHSFVBqNI/AAAAAAAAPIw/l3NJm9BThRkuLDzvEWsh6C2CnwZM6SidACLcB/s1600/10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e2yt4h51xCA/WIJHSFVBqNI/AAAAAAAAPIw/l3NJm9BThRkuLDzvEWsh6C2CnwZM6SidACLcB/s400/10.png" width="400" /></a></div>This easy recipe came straight from the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20target=%22_blank%22%20href=%22https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544609719/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0544609719&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thgoitsfigr-20&amp;linkId=6b2f0041f9633e4fe20e4f03f1509e93%22%3EThe%20Whole30:%20The%2030-Day%20Guide%20to%20Total%20Health%20and%20Food%20Freedom%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=thgoitsfigr-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0544609719%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20!important;%20margin:0px%20!important;%22%20/%3E">Whole 30 book</a>&nbsp;and was a light a refreshing staple in my breakfast routine. It's as easy as it looks - just 2 scrambled eggs topped with avocado and compliant salsa (you can make your own or I found mine at Whole Foods).<br /><br />So there you have it, 10 of my favorite recipes so far!<br /><br />There are a bunch more that could be on this list, like the fried cauliflower rice I made last night - YUM! I may have to add a second round of recipes soon.<br /><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-88707525254926652592017-01-13T08:28:00.002-08:002017-01-13T08:28:31.217-08:00Calvin turns 9 Months and His First Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Another month has come and gone. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that my little Calvin will be a YEAR old in just 3 short months. The first year of life is such a milestone for parents and I cannot believe it is coming up so quickly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, it's a milestone for the child as well as there are <i>so</i>&nbsp;many changes in their life in such a short time. &nbsp;My little guy is growing like a weed, getting new teeth every week, and really cruising all over our furniture.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been saying for months (really, years) now that I want 4 children and after I turn 30 this April we can really think about trying for baby 3 However, these last couple weeks both Calvin and Theo were terribly sick and with both boys active and moving all over the place, I began wondering if maybe our 2 boys will be it. I sometimes feel torn between wanting another and also wanting to get onto the next stage of life - growing up, no more pregnancies/babies/etc. So who knows. They say you just know when you're done.. so maybe I will know...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my sweet boy's update:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjiMd3VQ4sM/WHj5Mw9MPnI/AAAAAAAAPEI/6mRm-no3H1kddrVnJoao4R4f-F11IXLpwCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B9%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TjiMd3VQ4sM/WHj5Mw9MPnI/AAAAAAAAPEI/6mRm-no3H1kddrVnJoao4R4f-F11IXLpwCLcB/s640/calvin%2B9%2Bmonths.png" width="326" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c3fPQS7Qt9A/WHj5MXKO5DI/AAAAAAAAPEA/WlCF5k_VTRgONrYGddU4J446l94psqBGACLcB/s1600/DSC_0192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c3fPQS7Qt9A/WHj5MXKO5DI/AAAAAAAAPEA/WlCF5k_VTRgONrYGddU4J446l94psqBGACLcB/s640/DSC_0192.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BCOI-XadIPY/WHj5MQoWryI/AAAAAAAAPEE/a2Bz053LeQwkrU05dd4dtXnzwW4jmk0PwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BCOI-XadIPY/WHj5MQoWryI/AAAAAAAAPEE/a2Bz053LeQwkrU05dd4dtXnzwW4jmk0PwCLcB/s640/DSC_0222.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42cnBHuFxfg/WHj5MVS5dZI/AAAAAAAAPD8/aq3tVci3q-IYXbMfgmTudU2h8p58-QKuACLcB/s1600/DSC_0205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-42cnBHuFxfg/WHj5MVS5dZI/AAAAAAAAPD8/aq3tVci3q-IYXbMfgmTudU2h8p58-QKuACLcB/s640/DSC_0205.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, he is as smiley as ever and he is really starting to get a little personality. His big brother still runs the show (attention hog anyone?!), but Calvin isn't letting big bro push him to the side. He is a giggly little one who still loves being held, being read to, and now he loves to eat solids!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He also celebrated his first Christmas a few weeks ago and let me tell you that day <i>flew</i>&nbsp;by. I host a breakfast in the morning with my immediate family and then around noon my extended family comes over for lunch, so I was a bit busy running around and cooking all day to snap too many pictures, but here are a few ones I gathered up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WqnkARdHdG4/WHj-H_ss2wI/AAAAAAAAPEg/Gk4tIK0Z9-MJSyTR5eQCfTEbcgVSs6raQCLcB/s1600/IMG_3280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WqnkARdHdG4/WHj-H_ss2wI/AAAAAAAAPEg/Gk4tIK0Z9-MJSyTR5eQCfTEbcgVSs6raQCLcB/s640/IMG_3280.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X80OnAXZ-tU/WHj-HWESXTI/AAAAAAAAPEc/dluiMgDAmaschJp6PUXCge3CTa33WAmqgCLcB/s1600/IMG_3286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X80OnAXZ-tU/WHj-HWESXTI/AAAAAAAAPEc/dluiMgDAmaschJp6PUXCge3CTa33WAmqgCLcB/s640/IMG_3286.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxS1w2omDVLWZhfpRSu_Aii0GSkX43Ms1du1I4wAruNvtGdst0IeNopZzshZLVH0xJtUUSPUgAzM69ALtCYTQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We all go out to dinner on Christmas Eve!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then early to rise for presents:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwdrB3xxB6XfdjFqkzVtXLEXntXdzk3aq8xsFMEXHwFmVJU4iMyfWBYxolSAhvQTDhdnpphq4ucorRjKVSUPQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0' /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f2yra6GAZ0U/WHj-qUQprLI/AAAAAAAAPE8/8yvls1TyricN29IA-2aZ_9WUHgIe_0SJwCLcB/s1600/IMG_3328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f2yra6GAZ0U/WHj-qUQprLI/AAAAAAAAPE8/8yvls1TyricN29IA-2aZ_9WUHgIe_0SJwCLcB/s640/IMG_3328.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9ui4UJrVzA/WHj-qdHGQxI/AAAAAAAAPFA/I6fppOodeFsxma7hvHt-Qlu5LV5K5isPgCEw/s1600/IMG_3325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y9ui4UJrVzA/WHj-qdHGQxI/AAAAAAAAPFA/I6fppOodeFsxma7hvHt-Qlu5LV5K5isPgCEw/s640/IMG_3325.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We also got a surprise gift...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f30QyR3-Tbs/WHj_GO2e7kI/AAAAAAAAPFI/zGTrfBjDF_cIUtf1KZCxMFPZssh-jixSgCLcB/s1600/xmas3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f30QyR3-Tbs/WHj_GO2e7kI/AAAAAAAAPFI/zGTrfBjDF_cIUtf1KZCxMFPZssh-jixSgCLcB/s640/xmas3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My soon-to-be sister in law asked me and my sisters to be bridesmaids in her wedding!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my brother asked Parker to be his best man!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a long day but around 4pm Tina, Weezil, Parker and I decided to head down to Foxwoods and surprise my brother and his fiance for the night! They headed down earlier for a little getaway and we thought it would be a fun surprise to just show up! My mom and aunt Shirley put the boys down for bed and babysat while we headed down. It was so much fun! Such a great night :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEGN1NtWWTQ/WHj_mMuVaOI/AAAAAAAAPFU/L7CZwBBVKfoKOMNPVe2nWm0YsQPF5frTgCLcB/s1600/xmas2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pEGN1NtWWTQ/WHj_mMuVaOI/AAAAAAAAPFU/L7CZwBBVKfoKOMNPVe2nWm0YsQPF5frTgCLcB/s640/xmas2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RJ-cfW8vMaQ/WHj_thksvbI/AAAAAAAAPFY/YFMkE0-xkiIdJbXMlEdlGyqPIms9zuOqACLcB/s1600/xmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RJ-cfW8vMaQ/WHj_thksvbI/AAAAAAAAPFY/YFMkE0-xkiIdJbXMlEdlGyqPIms9zuOqACLcB/s640/xmas.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month we are getting back into our work schedules and planning out a whole new year of fun and adventure!&nbsp;</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-23243782000944121612016-12-14T07:36:00.004-08:002016-12-14T07:37:04.099-08:008 Months of Calvin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZvS2FDHPqc/WFFlpIWU5DI/AAAAAAAAO_8/aw2eEPiFhnQolV8VASK5CrAzF50eBIUIQCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B8%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZvS2FDHPqc/WFFlpIWU5DI/AAAAAAAAO_8/aw2eEPiFhnQolV8VASK5CrAzF50eBIUIQCLcB/s640/calvin%2B8%2Bmonths.png" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVktYhXadeE/WFFlkF1KoJI/AAAAAAAAO_k/Rg-xbrzP2AQ9Ow4G87EM8KtecAiFG__iwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YVktYhXadeE/WFFlkF1KoJI/AAAAAAAAO_k/Rg-xbrzP2AQ9Ow4G87EM8KtecAiFG__iwCLcB/s640/DSC_0106.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">^^^Guilty as ever^^^</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3FWo7XSAnVY/WFFlkHeSlwI/AAAAAAAAO_c/J25sqPEVdn82p7_N2uZ_k85EZ51wArpUACLcB/s1600/DSC_0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3FWo7XSAnVY/WFFlkHeSlwI/AAAAAAAAO_c/J25sqPEVdn82p7_N2uZ_k85EZ51wArpUACLcB/s640/DSC_0124.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;My sweet love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3QE1ioUyoHE/WFFlkN24kSI/AAAAAAAAO_g/UkUt6G1X-rA0XF0NE_DHD_yoYcWAwqITQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3QE1ioUyoHE/WFFlkN24kSI/AAAAAAAAO_g/UkUt6G1X-rA0XF0NE_DHD_yoYcWAwqITQCLcB/s640/DSC_0127.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LQ-U3d1n6Gg/WFFlmXSbJPI/AAAAAAAAO_o/TSrvg3EPyXw9v-lEJ7nvHQWQxi75RKaeACLcB/s1600/DSC_0130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LQ-U3d1n6Gg/WFFlmXSbJPI/AAAAAAAAO_o/TSrvg3EPyXw9v-lEJ7nvHQWQxi75RKaeACLcB/s640/DSC_0130.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;This picture makes my heart melt. They just <i>love </i>eachother.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UmUt0-AwG1w/WFFlmXYmOxI/AAAAAAAAO_s/OamiWBtFpqcAe8kCOu33C6A7oNcbGmRAwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UmUt0-AwG1w/WFFlmXYmOxI/AAAAAAAAO_s/OamiWBtFpqcAe8kCOu33C6A7oNcbGmRAwCLcB/s640/DSC_0132.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-14DSyEiOk50/WFFlmYUbtcI/AAAAAAAAO_w/Ht17n3CwkwUzjzMankMaFOBra-AmeoyTACLcB/s1600/DSC_0133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-14DSyEiOk50/WFFlmYUbtcI/AAAAAAAAO_w/Ht17n3CwkwUzjzMankMaFOBra-AmeoyTACLcB/s640/DSC_0133.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Calvin has become much more playful with Theo this past month. He likes to pull his hair and grab his shirt. Theo is not sure how he feels about it all.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6AffIzqdfM/WFFloG-tXtI/AAAAAAAAO_0/ZJYKOzWIRdk2i4kllgrownAHUtwlq4jWgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z6AffIzqdfM/WFFloG-tXtI/AAAAAAAAO_0/ZJYKOzWIRdk2i4kllgrownAHUtwlq4jWgCLcB/s640/DSC_0140.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is always watching big brother.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FemS3xbcdPM/WFFloSCqgmI/AAAAAAAAO_4/e7K3N7hFds4J7JhHrWKf1IUPiqPoKL5AgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FemS3xbcdPM/WFFloSCqgmI/AAAAAAAAO_4/e7K3N7hFds4J7JhHrWKf1IUPiqPoKL5AgCLcB/s640/DSC_0141.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So grateful for these boys this Christmas season.</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-30050528635711374502016-11-14T16:45:00.000-08:002016-11-14T16:45:00.320-08:00Calvin is 7 Months Old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmVYRqVp6ZI/WColRbomHGI/AAAAAAAAOz8/Zfz3vNqjBi866SRTt-QbI7Ckx3I7Nbk4ACLcB/s1600/calvin%2B7%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vmVYRqVp6ZI/WColRbomHGI/AAAAAAAAOz8/Zfz3vNqjBi866SRTt-QbI7Ckx3I7Nbk4ACLcB/s640/calvin%2B7%2Bmonths.png" width="349" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfuiHKHgIZs/WColTuqYpmI/AAAAAAAAO0A/a0uHvGJFvnMI9xtc-VgnBMVk8YDnecO_ACLcB/s1600/DSC_0064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jfuiHKHgIZs/WColTuqYpmI/AAAAAAAAO0A/a0uHvGJFvnMI9xtc-VgnBMVk8YDnecO_ACLcB/s640/DSC_0064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-4K4lRYKxA/WColTkfozpI/AAAAAAAAO0I/bNAP2bQzlCkRsH1g6zdiA6ZslXN8Tt55QCLcB/s1600/DSC_0072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-4K4lRYKxA/WColTkfozpI/AAAAAAAAO0I/bNAP2bQzlCkRsH1g6zdiA6ZslXN8Tt55QCLcB/s640/DSC_0072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L6ZiCbqCCsg/WColTmM5r1I/AAAAAAAAO0E/t8rtoG3zGD00QKeexxMp2icnfpSbmerFQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-L6ZiCbqCCsg/WColTmM5r1I/AAAAAAAAO0E/t8rtoG3zGD00QKeexxMp2icnfpSbmerFQCLcB/s640/DSC_0073.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My big boy!!! I love you so much and we are loving every second of watching you grow and learn and show us more and more of your personality. As of now, you are still laid back and mostly quiet. That is, until you want to eat or sleep. You will just look right in one of our eyes and let out a LOUD yell. You literally yell at us to feed you or put you to sleep. It's kind of hilarious.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are nearing the holidays and I am so excited to spend them with you! The holidays are such a fun time with lots of family, lots of food, and lots of laughs!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-30493751162670003572016-11-01T08:43:00.000-07:002016-11-01T08:43:49.675-07:00Our Unconventional Life!<div style="text-align: center;">Our little family has been through a LOT of changes over the past few years. From moving cross country, getting married, buying a home, many job changes and oh ya.... we now have 2 baby boys! We certainly don't have a very "conventional" life.<br /><br />But really how "normal" are Parker and I anyways??!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m6WxKMgCj5Q/WBfqCUs_skI/AAAAAAAAOqU/DiB_0dRtDCQkcZ9loueGRBrzrofHQfrQwCLcB/s1600/Jones_0113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m6WxKMgCj5Q/WBfqCUs_skI/AAAAAAAAOqU/DiB_0dRtDCQkcZ9loueGRBrzrofHQfrQwCLcB/s640/Jones_0113.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Lately many have been asking what it's like to have 2 parents home all day, every day... with both kids. All in our house... literally 24/7.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It can seem odd to some, but it quickly became the norm over here! I thought I'd share a little bit about our family and lifestyle today for those that are interested!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many of you probably already know that I was a 1st grade teacher for 5 years (3 in Vegas and 2 when we moved home to MA). While I was teaching I wanted to start sharing my ideas through an educational blog so I started sharing and blogging over at <a href="http://thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com/">Thank God it's First Grade</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JuvjkLwJ7kM/WA-d1UjZFlI/AAAAAAAAOn8/YrqZQZbTPmkAWQWL5lJdx4BneHL6OkGbwCLcB/s400/susan%2Bjones%2Blogo.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I was doing that, I also started selling some of the units, activities, crafts, and lessons I came up with for my classroom on <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Susan-Jones-5213">Teachers Pay Teachers</a>. I quickly fell in love with all of it. I loved sharing my own resources, I loved using other teachers' resources. It was such a unique and meaningful way to connect with teachers all over the country. The blogging community and TPT helped shape those first few years in my classroom and taught me sooooo much more than I could've learned on my own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I got pregnant with Theo in January of 2014, Parker had no hesitation telling me what he wanted to do. He wanted to stay home and take care of Theo. Parker is creative. He is innovative. He is a dreamer and an analyst at the same time. He is NOT an 8-5, sit in a cubicle type of guy. Believe me, he tried it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In our 9 years together, he has started 3 different companies of varying success and mostly, he has helped my little business become something that can sustain our whole family. He wanted to stay home, help raise our kids, and "build things" around the house and I wanted to support him in this venture!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved his desire to stay home and raise our kids. I knew how miserable Parker was at his job and I knew he would make an <i>amazing</i>&nbsp;stay-at-home dad. He couldn't have cared less about any stereotype about being the moneymaker for our family - we've never really been the stereotypical type anyways. So one month after finding out I was pregnant, Parker went ahead and quit his job and hasn't looked back since!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PjOd4BgFn10/WBitIGwVuGI/AAAAAAAAOqw/U01TSpkNOfAnkZnbh3ZaFKL6BuVnF6ruwCLcB/s1600/Jones_0080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PjOd4BgFn10/WBitIGwVuGI/AAAAAAAAOqw/U01TSpkNOfAnkZnbh3ZaFKL6BuVnF6ruwCLcB/s640/Jones_0080.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The only slight problem was that I, too, wanted to stay home and raise our kids. That had always been a dream of mine.... and as anyone will tell you, they are only little once!<br /><br />So after I had Theo and finished that school year I decided I would stay home too. I decided to work full time on my TPT store and leave the classroom behind. It was a very difficult decision to make and many days I <i>realllyyyyy</i> miss being a teacher but I know I will head back into a school soon. In the meantime, I try to enjoy every second of these two boys:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH1s2fQoDHE/WBitESdOYEI/AAAAAAAAOqk/qcnkS2umcZQTlKkfpoVLQCV7qVtg8NeaACLcB/s1600/Jones_0166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jH1s2fQoDHE/WBitESdOYEI/AAAAAAAAOqk/qcnkS2umcZQTlKkfpoVLQCV7qVtg8NeaACLcB/s640/Jones_0166.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcAbMAkthJw/WBitEU77bcI/AAAAAAAAOqo/sjjT1phQpvMlUaGj8iwgVDlVpWqwJyyCACLcB/s1600/Jones_0181.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UcAbMAkthJw/WBitEU77bcI/AAAAAAAAOqo/sjjT1phQpvMlUaGj8iwgVDlVpWqwJyyCACLcB/s640/Jones_0181.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DuVehH5bTrI/WBitEdrNX9I/AAAAAAAAOqs/zgl-VlT2ZZ0f0r6ZFTPYgbPK0uDe43tTQCLcB/s1600/Jones_0266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DuVehH5bTrI/WBitEdrNX9I/AAAAAAAAOqs/zgl-VlT2ZZ0f0r6ZFTPYgbPK0uDe43tTQCLcB/s640/Jones_0266.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />So here we are. Two years into this life-at-home gig and while it certainly has it's challenges, we are finding new ways to make it work all the time!<br /><br /><b>How do you and Parker deal with each other ALL DAY EVERY DAY!?</b><br />Oddly enough Parker and I are used to spending pretty much every second together (insert eye roll here). In our 9 years together we have almost always only had 1 car to share so we would drive one another to and from work and we are both such homebodies. We have our own personal spaces and times in the house that aren't scheduled but just known. I am a super morning person (4:48 alarm every day anyone?!) so I have my alone time then and at the gym and Parker is a night owl so after the boys and I go to sleep he gets lots of alone time.<br /><br />We fight just like any other married couple and we have to figure it out and deal with it ASAP especially since we see each other every waking second of the day lol.<br /><br /><b>How do you get any work done with the kids home?</b><br />This took about a year to figure out! I was torn between <i>needing </i>to work since I am now the sole financial provider for our family and <i>wanting</i>&nbsp;to spend time with my boys!! This is still something I struggle with from time to time and the only way I have made it work is to be super diligent about my "office hours." I work Monday-Wednesday and on Fridays from 8-4. I work upstairs on the landing where we have an office instead of somewhere outside the home. I tried many different places but I always felt so far away and I would've rather been in a classroom teaching if I was going to be out of my house all hours of the day! I can still hear the chaos and giggles and cries and all that is going on downstairs but it helps me feel like I am present and able to lend a helping hand when needed. I set deadlines for projects for myself and I get really stressed out when I feel like I might not meet them. It may sound ridiculous but it's been a whole learning curve when you decide to work for yourself and have no one but yourself to keep you accountable! I can be my own worst boss.<br /><br />We also just started sending Theo to daycare 2 days a week which has been one of the best decisions we've made as a family! With two parents in his face all day, every day we thought he could benefit from some structured time with kids and other adults besides us. He LOVES his "school" and has adjusted way better than we could've even imagined. He is making new friends and we are getting bonding time with Calvin (and a little more quiet to get work done).<br /><br /><b>How does Parker like being a stay at home dad?</b><br />I can't speak for him but I let him know all the time that whenever he feels like this isn't for him, we can switch things up and he can head back into the corporate world (or any another avenue). So far his only complaint is me! I may or may not be a bit of a control freak and it took me quite some time to learn to let go of the way I thought things should be done and let him really take over the reigns. The boys just adore their dad and he adores them right back.<br /><br />This is the stage our family is in currently. Two work from home parents. Two little boys running a muck. Four Joneses all up in one another's business.<br /><br />Who knows what our life will look like in another couple years?!<br />Back in a classroom?<br />More babies?<br />New job for Parker?<br />Only time will tell!<br />We tend to just roll with the changes and see where it takes us!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bRvon2GHN5c/WBitRX_qDvI/AAAAAAAAOq0/xPeXvhz8o3oCzhaFOjiMaE0vXSwB_D-awCLcB/s1600/Jones_0029_merge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bRvon2GHN5c/WBitRX_qDvI/AAAAAAAAOq0/xPeXvhz8o3oCzhaFOjiMaE0vXSwB_D-awCLcB/s640/Jones_0029_merge.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>Also, if you happen to be in the Boston/Northshore area, do yourself a favor and check out <a href="http://www.lightshedphoto.com/">Lightshed Photography</a>! They took our above family photos and we just LOVE them. We originally hired them to take our wedding and engagement photos and now they've taken both boys newborn photos as well as family photos! We have loved growing with them!<br /><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-53578905665617885372016-10-14T10:54:00.004-07:002016-10-14T10:55:29.832-07:00Calvin is HALF A YEAR OLD!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My big one turned 2 and then two days later my little one turned 6 months old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time <i>flies.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can we just look at this smile:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W4Sdu7LMHDc/WAEaEh1-6YI/AAAAAAAAOlE/hbenVWg126gJUzNNJ1Br8iXRv9ZYctwkgCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B6%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W4Sdu7LMHDc/WAEaEh1-6YI/AAAAAAAAOlE/hbenVWg126gJUzNNJ1Br8iXRv9ZYctwkgCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B6%2Bmonths.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vrCNrhA6zgA/WAEaBQuOO4I/AAAAAAAAOk4/Q0eLqlikK6ogYO6Cr5WuRZQnwVUFKciNACLcB/s1600/DSC_0844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vrCNrhA6zgA/WAEaBQuOO4I/AAAAAAAAOk4/Q0eLqlikK6ogYO6Cr5WuRZQnwVUFKciNACLcB/s640/DSC_0844.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ktAeEsBDCbI/WAEaBhUfZjI/AAAAAAAAOk8/zbN9hQSt_fQO2ZgyJs06E65iDsLc51_dwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ktAeEsBDCbI/WAEaBhUfZjI/AAAAAAAAOk8/zbN9hQSt_fQO2ZgyJs06E65iDsLc51_dwCLcB/s640/DSC_0846.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EEQszo9WYTI/WAEaBQHUW_I/AAAAAAAAOk0/ZTPvWQbpmo8v49MPyfMoNv1mEvsTpSa9ACLcB/s1600/DSC_0849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EEQszo9WYTI/WAEaBQHUW_I/AAAAAAAAOk0/ZTPvWQbpmo8v49MPyfMoNv1mEvsTpSa9ACLcB/s640/DSC_0849.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HtfasNg8L9Y/WAEaDp-Lf9I/AAAAAAAAOlA/X2e1iW8dsHIP_d8xmjTEF4HZmxEz_8RzwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HtfasNg8L9Y/WAEaDp-Lf9I/AAAAAAAAOlA/X2e1iW8dsHIP_d8xmjTEF4HZmxEz_8RzwCLcB/s640/DSC_0861.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My goodness this kid melts my heart! He is the friendliest, sweetest little munchkin I ever did know. He makes us ALL laugh over here in the Jones household and puts the biggest smiles on our faces. He still is as quiet and calm as ever - half the time you could walk right by and not notice he were there (believe me, ask my brother and sisters), but once you notice him he will be waiting to greet you with that big, toothless grin!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is starting to really bounce around in his bouncy seat and his favorite activity is still watching his big brother do anything and everything. Nothing gets him more excited.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is a pro at grabbing things - mostly his feet and my hair - and he holds on REALLY tight. His 6 month appointment is on Tuesday and we are excited to see just how large this kid really is because he is already wearing 12 month clothes and he seems a lot bigger than Theo was... and Theo was big...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month has been busy, busy with parties and events and lots of germs and colds. This next month I will be heading to NYC for the weekend and leaving the boys with dada all by himself for a few days. You think he can handle it?! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did a week with just the two munchkins so I think he will be just fine!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-7210988135322275132016-10-13T06:26:00.003-07:002016-10-13T06:26:46.599-07:00Theo Lloyd is Two!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xobXjEeNgRY/V_-AbhDjeeI/AAAAAAAAOiA/lM4VFFiy1S8ryEH_4AVblnCEIP8k2PGNQCLcB/s1600/theo%2B2%2Byears.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xobXjEeNgRY/V_-AbhDjeeI/AAAAAAAAOiA/lM4VFFiy1S8ryEH_4AVblnCEIP8k2PGNQCLcB/s640/theo%2B2%2Byears.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Theo Lloyd you are TWO!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You have made our life so much FUN these past 2 years! You are a talking, walking, super silly little boy. So long are the days of my chubby baby and here you are, my little human. It has been nothing short of incredible to watch you learn and grow these past 6 months.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also realized how FUN it is to have a kids birthday party! I loved getting to see all your little friends play and run around at The Little Gym this past weekend for your party. Sure, there was crying and whining and all that normal 2 year old stuff, but on the whole you and your friends were just BEAMING! Ear to ear smiles and laughing! It was such a joy to be a part of :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some highlights from your birthday weekend:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix7m687ML5E/V_-ImKmvVDI/AAAAAAAAOiU/ipx1CqaON1QBGL5eRRn30KvQ3veqIsF6wCLcB/s1600/1-DSC_0641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ix7m687ML5E/V_-ImKmvVDI/AAAAAAAAOiU/ipx1CqaON1QBGL5eRRn30KvQ3veqIsF6wCLcB/s640/1-DSC_0641.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Enjoying your cake!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o32EePpQ0Ew/V_-InDI_s4I/AAAAAAAAOiw/ujN3ex4-t-wJDAF8Tp2XjKcXhEonrRNtwCLcB/s1600/2-DSC_0663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o32EePpQ0Ew/V_-InDI_s4I/AAAAAAAAOiw/ujN3ex4-t-wJDAF8Tp2XjKcXhEonrRNtwCLcB/s640/2-DSC_0663.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Grandfather and Grammy giving you presents!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwdmja96XxE/V_-IoqPTjUI/AAAAAAAAOjE/FoGxli2awjA25uHdBAMc82mYOwKIhIOwwCLcB/s1600/3-DSC_0665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwdmja96XxE/V_-IoqPTjUI/AAAAAAAAOjE/FoGxli2awjA25uHdBAMc82mYOwKIhIOwwCLcB/s640/3-DSC_0665.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Katy and Abby at Little Gym!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrGEbOLxOn0/V_-IrFCqbzI/AAAAAAAAOjw/kJMLJg5IDa8NbzNTURXTGqHUWPhD63K1QCLcB/s1600/4-DSC_0676.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="466" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrGEbOLxOn0/V_-IrFCqbzI/AAAAAAAAOjw/kJMLJg5IDa8NbzNTURXTGqHUWPhD63K1QCLcB/s640/4-DSC_0676.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Rhett, Nolan, and Charlie playing with sticks!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PLIPDUm-Dho/V_-IrpaKi9I/AAAAAAAAOkA/-Lw0F0PA8akW3sU6k3vLrtIHyCMcpo1YgCLcB/s1600/5-DSC_0677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PLIPDUm-Dho/V_-IrpaKi9I/AAAAAAAAOkA/-Lw0F0PA8akW3sU6k3vLrtIHyCMcpo1YgCLcB/s640/5-DSC_0677.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Little Miss Zoe!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CXAdoZKrTHA/V_-Iru_ztyI/AAAAAAAAOkI/E4-u20AcaogEbwIbukraceQ3NwJkzoCdQCLcB/s1600/7-DSC_0685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="632" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CXAdoZKrTHA/V_-Iru_ztyI/AAAAAAAAOkI/E4-u20AcaogEbwIbukraceQ3NwJkzoCdQCLcB/s640/7-DSC_0685.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Charlie and Rhett on the airtrac!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCr-rDs9EzI/V_-JaABmQpI/AAAAAAAAOkM/CMxY94J5pTI2t2aU608VKwRPHn2KcLJHwCLcB/s1600/9-DSC_0700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCr-rDs9EzI/V_-JaABmQpI/AAAAAAAAOkM/CMxY94J5pTI2t2aU608VKwRPHn2KcLJHwCLcB/s640/9-DSC_0700.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Calvin and Ayla bouncing around!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m0PHONiC-UM/V_-ImAZjkII/AAAAAAAAOiY/4zzHVmBVPX0oPSy8BAFq0-KI78XHmiaRwCLcB/s1600/10-DSC_0701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m0PHONiC-UM/V_-ImAZjkII/AAAAAAAAOiY/4zzHVmBVPX0oPSy8BAFq0-KI78XHmiaRwCLcB/s640/10-DSC_0701.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Teagan and Piper had fun too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXVLWnTpEEE/V_-ImLclI2I/AAAAAAAAOiQ/RJcSM6Z_ZMwMqqwdZWmuRPSxcDfXsCIrwCLcB/s1600/11-DSC_0716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXVLWnTpEEE/V_-ImLclI2I/AAAAAAAAOiQ/RJcSM6Z_ZMwMqqwdZWmuRPSxcDfXsCIrwCLcB/s640/11-DSC_0716.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Calvin and Will! Soon-to-be best buds!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Go0e5p3zxGI/V_-Im_b9RSI/AAAAAAAAOik/TVjdU3pkXr8jEb0yMxVa6drXFlS7Kx32ACLcB/s1600/14-DSC_0732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Go0e5p3zxGI/V_-Im_b9RSI/AAAAAAAAOik/TVjdU3pkXr8jEb0yMxVa6drXFlS7Kx32ACLcB/s640/14-DSC_0732.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Four little monkeys hanging on the bar!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhHfn4WI5Q8/V_-ImhMa9aI/AAAAAAAAOic/QSjsAjwH_4cJN_r0nwR5pKAJ13Zw9fZzACLcB/s1600/15-DSC_0738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AhHfn4WI5Q8/V_-ImhMa9aI/AAAAAAAAOic/QSjsAjwH_4cJN_r0nwR5pKAJ13Zw9fZzACLcB/s640/15-DSC_0738.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Ann and Juliet!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OMbLFxoVKI/V_-ImjvmD5I/AAAAAAAAOig/OzZkSaSI21gi4iVIin-rWwyFfa8FaOQGACLcB/s1600/16-DSC_0739.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="490" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5OMbLFxoVKI/V_-ImjvmD5I/AAAAAAAAOig/OzZkSaSI21gi4iVIin-rWwyFfa8FaOQGACLcB/s640/16-DSC_0739.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Precious and posing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2e9eMgJq24/V_-Im02sa7I/AAAAAAAAOio/EfiUQlCG4_sFOnH0ZGAQiRjnJLttP100gCLcB/s1600/17-DSC_0740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i2e9eMgJq24/V_-Im02sa7I/AAAAAAAAOio/EfiUQlCG4_sFOnH0ZGAQiRjnJLttP100gCLcB/s640/17-DSC_0740.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Bros!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hu1SLmYKg0w/V_-InGt4ptI/AAAAAAAAOis/ZjD-cXC3bngKhLIEz6ykqohtVndV9CuAgCLcB/s1600/18-DSC_0742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hu1SLmYKg0w/V_-InGt4ptI/AAAAAAAAOis/ZjD-cXC3bngKhLIEz6ykqohtVndV9CuAgCLcB/s640/18-DSC_0742.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Two Grammys and the Greatest Grammy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qD0Wl-7kRG0/V_-InfIJVwI/AAAAAAAAOi0/hFdbH03tyAQ6RyEs3MhpNVP3Eh_ie0swwCLcB/s1600/22-DSC_0759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qD0Wl-7kRG0/V_-InfIJVwI/AAAAAAAAOi0/hFdbH03tyAQ6RyEs3MhpNVP3Eh_ie0swwCLcB/s640/22-DSC_0759.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;John John had fun too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qYqCiP-PITc/V_-In4UHEmI/AAAAAAAAOjA/ij-rIVsJbC8NTAGLmd2hwANCOQk23fvPgCLcB/s1600/23-DSC_0764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qYqCiP-PITc/V_-In4UHEmI/AAAAAAAAOjA/ij-rIVsJbC8NTAGLmd2hwANCOQk23fvPgCLcB/s640/23-DSC_0764.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Bubbles are always a hit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_z1ZDulha8/V_-KB-URW3I/AAAAAAAAOkU/7l-v1PJEsKUP6jMbHq_H5BLmEAan3O-zACLcB/s1600/19-DSC_0750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_z1ZDulha8/V_-KB-URW3I/AAAAAAAAOkU/7l-v1PJEsKUP6jMbHq_H5BLmEAan3O-zACLcB/s640/19-DSC_0750.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brayden and Charlie goofing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y05NWxARXMQ/V_-In6Ix28I/AAAAAAAAOi4/eaeUy1YNKjUCahli3cK3593VGT36YgInACLcB/s1600/27-DSC_0777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y05NWxARXMQ/V_-In6Ix28I/AAAAAAAAOi4/eaeUy1YNKjUCahli3cK3593VGT36YgInACLcB/s640/27-DSC_0777.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Theo sat on the parachute as we sang "Happy Birthday" to him. {All the heart eyes}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kcmIWYr5hsw/V_-IokG1BnI/AAAAAAAAOjM/mOP9jz4XfTQuxNa94XvGFEKWACDiZBS6QCLcB/s1600/30-DSC_0782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kcmIWYr5hsw/V_-IokG1BnI/AAAAAAAAOjM/mOP9jz4XfTQuxNa94XvGFEKWACDiZBS6QCLcB/s640/30-DSC_0782.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Getting set up before the little babe, Will, joined us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGsMk1fapFs/V_-IokJvyPI/AAAAAAAAOjI/sAdGTTP35kEc5gFsjJM1H35XiMA9nQA2ACLcB/s1600/31-DSC_0787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGsMk1fapFs/V_-IokJvyPI/AAAAAAAAOjI/sAdGTTP35kEc5gFsjJM1H35XiMA9nQA2ACLcB/s640/31-DSC_0787.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;All 13 babies at the party!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brayden and Ayla, Charlie and Teagan, Zoe, Rhett and Piper, Calvin, Abby and Juliet, Theo, Nolan, and Will!</div><div style="text-align: center;">13 kids and 7 moms and dads!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S24eUmLcalI/V_-IpW4z4HI/AAAAAAAAOjY/lxJq0HqK9IUzXfHUVDRqt_Oz-7Zs5vD6QCLcB/s1600/32-DSC_0791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="592" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S24eUmLcalI/V_-IpW4z4HI/AAAAAAAAOjY/lxJq0HqK9IUzXfHUVDRqt_Oz-7Zs5vD6QCLcB/s640/32-DSC_0791.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Farm cookies by the amazing Painted Pastry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nndcqlIZOQc/V_-IpNDN4TI/AAAAAAAAOjQ/sNvQ4r6MmRwpMI4UDW1me-p7Qe1YOGhNgCLcB/s1600/33-DSC_0794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nndcqlIZOQc/V_-IpNDN4TI/AAAAAAAAOjQ/sNvQ4r6MmRwpMI4UDW1me-p7Qe1YOGhNgCLcB/s640/33-DSC_0794.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Rhett loving that juicebox!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LCGLCN9rIKA/V_-IpW6zwEI/AAAAAAAAOjU/TZC6_pEQqAYF3yp_O6qxfmgOyrrV8OshACLcB/s1600/34-DSC_0798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LCGLCN9rIKA/V_-IpW6zwEI/AAAAAAAAOjU/TZC6_pEQqAYF3yp_O6qxfmgOyrrV8OshACLcB/s640/34-DSC_0798.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Nolan and Doritos!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9MA6B5ymUYg/V_-IpqX67KI/AAAAAAAAOjc/vqFDg1EDtoULEmm5_3AHsyRzn0eyyfjCwCLcB/s1600/35-DSC_0802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9MA6B5ymUYg/V_-IpqX67KI/AAAAAAAAOjc/vqFDg1EDtoULEmm5_3AHsyRzn0eyyfjCwCLcB/s640/35-DSC_0802.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Great Grammy and her two newest great grandchildren!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IIsr_56wXc8/V_-IpyDAENI/AAAAAAAAOjk/7Iup84mshVolPnylvKNExztMHgd18zx2gCLcB/s1600/36-DSC_0813.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IIsr_56wXc8/V_-IpyDAENI/AAAAAAAAOjk/7Iup84mshVolPnylvKNExztMHgd18zx2gCLcB/s640/36-DSC_0813.jpg" width="634" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Someone likes frosting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6c2u-VXMO4/V_-Ip2emApI/AAAAAAAAOjg/ho1NIxypQKk9bx4lt6I7TZRdoc6uUeItgCLcB/s1600/37-DSC_0814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F6c2u-VXMO4/V_-Ip2emApI/AAAAAAAAOjg/ho1NIxypQKk9bx4lt6I7TZRdoc6uUeItgCLcB/s640/37-DSC_0814.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Theo and dada.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqx3tgwZKWg/V_-Ip66RosI/AAAAAAAAOjo/jiX06xUbHb0Op3W-66NpMQ-7hbFXy8SagCLcB/s1600/38-DSC_0815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gqx3tgwZKWg/V_-Ip66RosI/AAAAAAAAOjo/jiX06xUbHb0Op3W-66NpMQ-7hbFXy8SagCLcB/s640/38-DSC_0815.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Theo and mama.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y7v6czdNCM/V_-IqGK7u1I/AAAAAAAAOjs/j7oZcfMq8Doh5Vew50uRhbbxiL3JE_HnQCLcB/s1600/39-DSC_0819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_y7v6czdNCM/V_-IqGK7u1I/AAAAAAAAOjs/j7oZcfMq8Doh5Vew50uRhbbxiL3JE_HnQCLcB/s640/39-DSC_0819.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Gramma and Papa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BINxTyrBBDc/V_-IrFJ7EGI/AAAAAAAAOj0/hzQeM3AOPzwyf_RdECaLuim-9OfvyIvngCLcB/s1600/40-DSC_0820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="584" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BINxTyrBBDc/V_-IrFJ7EGI/AAAAAAAAOj0/hzQeM3AOPzwyf_RdECaLuim-9OfvyIvngCLcB/s640/40-DSC_0820.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate everywhere!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQVoI6fQRqU/V_-IrGDXicI/AAAAAAAAOj4/95rUz3Wqjk0msPOz1mu_msajtQpOiaieQCLcB/s1600/41-DSC_0826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DQVoI6fQRqU/V_-IrGDXicI/AAAAAAAAOj4/95rUz3Wqjk0msPOz1mu_msajtQpOiaieQCLcB/s640/41-DSC_0826.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;High 5s to say thank you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fPJca3IoD8/V_-IrVnQ8XI/AAAAAAAAOj8/IhNqDzhTiiQAtOCLuKZHJEluMkTeucJCQCLcB/s1600/42-DSC_0828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fPJca3IoD8/V_-IrVnQ8XI/AAAAAAAAOj8/IhNqDzhTiiQAtOCLuKZHJEluMkTeucJCQCLcB/s640/42-DSC_0828.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Noley too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2hQfAYWPko/V_-IrtZ2EII/AAAAAAAAOkE/qFAKEroZbJIp9LhrZaxbRi5x3kjggUMkQCLcB/s1600/43-DSC_0831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2hQfAYWPko/V_-IrtZ2EII/AAAAAAAAOkE/qFAKEroZbJIp9LhrZaxbRi5x3kjggUMkQCLcB/s640/43-DSC_0831.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little bro passed out on Grammy during this fun party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much to everyone that came and made the party such a FUN time for Theo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Onto year 3!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-2107119077165278682016-09-16T12:21:00.001-07:002016-09-16T12:21:28.969-07:005 month update on Calvin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4SJQderP4_o/V9xFEWzeyMI/AAAAAAAAOVM/OliosrSu6oogeu8O77Yw9PGKXkgAQozQACLcB/s1600/calvin%2B5%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4SJQderP4_o/V9xFEWzeyMI/AAAAAAAAOVM/OliosrSu6oogeu8O77Yw9PGKXkgAQozQACLcB/s640/calvin%2B5%2Bmonths.png" width="356" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My sweet Calvin!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last month, your dada and I left for a few nights and you were a peach for Grammy - she loved spending time with you and you rocked your first overnights.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;It feels like not much has happened this past month. Just the normal every day stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">wake up. work. eat. sleep. repeat.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You DID get to enjoy your first football Sunday with the family and while you were asleep for the Pats game, your lucky baby charm must've worn off on the team, because we won!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-212krPH5Ud4/V9xFCJUgH7I/AAAAAAAAOVA/_7IfPzmhtqUbecZfH1nGWF2HiLLKwv67ACEw/s1600/2-2016-09-11%2B19.32.47.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-212krPH5Ud4/V9xFCJUgH7I/AAAAAAAAOVA/_7IfPzmhtqUbecZfH1nGWF2HiLLKwv67ACEw/s640/2-2016-09-11%2B19.32.47.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bxf3wuOqN8/V9xFCGHp2JI/AAAAAAAAOVI/hojBx9RWtmcGSCFC8JqiExw2a1L0a_PYQCEw/s1600/3-2016-09-11%2B19.33.06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Bxf3wuOqN8/V9xFCGHp2JI/AAAAAAAAOVI/hojBx9RWtmcGSCFC8JqiExw2a1L0a_PYQCEw/s640/3-2016-09-11%2B19.33.06.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ldivCBZ6Mkw/V9xFCK8uWRI/AAAAAAAAOVE/bHpDbt1TYPMfDP2PHPzs5lEvplmM__kcwCEw/s1600/1-2016-09-11%2B19.31.01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ldivCBZ6Mkw/V9xFCK8uWRI/AAAAAAAAOVE/bHpDbt1TYPMfDP2PHPzs5lEvplmM__kcwCEw/s640/1-2016-09-11%2B19.31.01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next month, your big bro turns TWO.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For now, that is all I have.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We can all look back and remember that at your 5 month mark, my brain was mush.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-89793266135048092962016-08-14T09:17:00.001-07:002016-08-14T09:17:39.975-07:00Disney World and Calvin Turns 4 Months!<div style="text-align: center;">Just last month we were in Disney World sweating our butts off and having the TIME of our lives!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went down for my annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Susan-Jones-5213">Teachers Pay Teachers</a> conference and when I heard it was in Disney this year I knew we HAD to go as a family! I was so excited for sweet Theo to see all the characters and go on rides and it was so worth it to pack up both kids and bring them along for the ride.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some highlights from our trip:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7srEe4Rlqnc/V7CWWNW74bI/AAAAAAAAOLA/oM9oL0-hPgoD7GyrT-7vWDZW3dtWpitogCLcB/s1600/DSC_0027%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7srEe4Rlqnc/V7CWWNW74bI/AAAAAAAAOLA/oM9oL0-hPgoD7GyrT-7vWDZW3dtWpitogCLcB/s640/DSC_0027%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CdawASrWzI/V7CWgWU1HKI/AAAAAAAAOLw/2qT8MwkP_DkfNRSbMUBhkCYfmsxFwS-DQCLcB/s1600/IMG_6448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CdawASrWzI/V7CWgWU1HKI/AAAAAAAAOLw/2qT8MwkP_DkfNRSbMUBhkCYfmsxFwS-DQCLcB/s640/IMG_6448.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zTfAyU6Qd6U/V7CWiFlQAcI/AAAAAAAAOMQ/NA3uaT37GOsad86quzIGVz4stjuQ2yjmQCEw/s640/IMG_6499.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJYcllbi398/V7CWTCqohTI/AAAAAAAAOK0/YwxMsgxjElg9uP12rT589g8hxZACKZ56QCEw/s1600/13754305_10103638809124232_2181345722114973233_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eJYcllbi398/V7CWTCqohTI/AAAAAAAAOK0/YwxMsgxjElg9uP12rT589g8hxZACKZ56QCEw/s640/13754305_10103638809124232_2181345722114973233_n.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/NAc1Po9BdSg/default.jpg?sqp=CKytwr0F&rs=AOn4CLAC6X2lWpATPacHYkbyu4P6hQl_IA" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NAc1Po9BdSg?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Theo was honestly the definition of "the happiest kid on earth" and poor Calvin got his very first cold on the airplane and slept like crap for the first 2 nights making it very difficult to keep my eyes open during my conference. After the first 2 nights he started feeling better, coughing less, and sleeping more, THANK GOODNESS. He was our trooper because, well, he is only 3 months old at Disney... it was 100 degrees... and he had to stay in his stroller for like 85% of the 6 day trip.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of that 3 month old....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He is now FOUR months old and has been smiling and giggling all the time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srGYmP-sY_Q/V7CZbMgqXgI/AAAAAAAAONM/zO_EXTsdAwIwvsz5PuEtN992_tJqIE-vACLcB/s1600/calvin%2B4%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-srGYmP-sY_Q/V7CZbMgqXgI/AAAAAAAAONM/zO_EXTsdAwIwvsz5PuEtN992_tJqIE-vACLcB/s640/calvin%2B4%2Bmonths.png" width="338" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O6_17tBo4_c/V7CZhK2bePI/AAAAAAAAONQ/rrufdL60GaIHiUX4JSI7UMc9NWjwgIcxgCLcB/s1600/1-2016-08-11%2B00.06.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O6_17tBo4_c/V7CZhK2bePI/AAAAAAAAONQ/rrufdL60GaIHiUX4JSI7UMc9NWjwgIcxgCLcB/s640/1-2016-08-11%2B00.06.17.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQLypKxG0_4/V7CZhVF3e-I/AAAAAAAAONY/A3MNU-oeF4Y5tpZPGiRlYcEmOAnLXIFHwCLcB/s1600/2-2016-08-11%2B00.06.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mQLypKxG0_4/V7CZhVF3e-I/AAAAAAAAONY/A3MNU-oeF4Y5tpZPGiRlYcEmOAnLXIFHwCLcB/s640/2-2016-08-11%2B00.06.26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVkokT1jLJ4/V7CZhCE7_GI/AAAAAAAAONU/452MqIGPUXA8zcIasenMmdjkwTrbUayKACLcB/s1600/3-2016-08-11%2B00.08.07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xVkokT1jLJ4/V7CZhCE7_GI/AAAAAAAAONU/452MqIGPUXA8zcIasenMmdjkwTrbUayKACLcB/s640/3-2016-08-11%2B00.08.07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-23486199964823097752016-07-11T10:22:00.002-07:002016-07-11T10:22:46.792-07:00Calvin Robert is Three Months!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIYFl5Q2km0/V4PTpmODOpI/AAAAAAAAOCs/VrReVTPNDdAi3uxlZeUGg90rwvHPMEgegCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B3%2Bmonth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIYFl5Q2km0/V4PTpmODOpI/AAAAAAAAOCs/VrReVTPNDdAi3uxlZeUGg90rwvHPMEgegCLcB/s640/calvin%2B3%2Bmonth.png" width="362" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Calvin, you are still sweet as pie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Laid back</div><div style="text-align: center;">Quiet (unless hangry)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those all still describe you and we are so thankful for that.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the whole you are a great sleeper (some nights given us 7-8 hours in a row). Although you will throw us for a loop and be super needy every once in a while. I guess you can have a pass.. since you're still a baby and all ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are going on our first family vacation tomorrow and while I will inside a conference room for half of it, you will be exploring Disney World with your brother, dad, aunt TT, and Grammy! I will be joining in on the fun later in the week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been busy packing over here and planning your dada's 30th birthday which is next month! So here is a little photo dump of your 3 month pictures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4LM8HhaUpw/V4PTomywX2I/AAAAAAAAOC0/WE-HsNMztF8xg4j88EToMbk1JuFHUO3BACKgB/s1600/2-2016-07-10%2B18.25.29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c4LM8HhaUpw/V4PTomywX2I/AAAAAAAAOC0/WE-HsNMztF8xg4j88EToMbk1JuFHUO3BACKgB/s640/2-2016-07-10%2B18.25.29.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8m7UT7JKiZ8/V4PTpR4FM8I/AAAAAAAAOC0/bRP6R1sOBywqIWNhm-ye1TfCgKG0zWZ0wCKgB/s1600/6-2016-07-10%2B18.30.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8m7UT7JKiZ8/V4PTpR4FM8I/AAAAAAAAOC0/bRP6R1sOBywqIWNhm-ye1TfCgKG0zWZ0wCKgB/s640/6-2016-07-10%2B18.30.38.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYdbooq5QR8/V4PTootTiyI/AAAAAAAAOC0/-SwAFxpfYF0cj_BXBhOtZXXHlKlm97RvQCKgB/s1600/3-2016-07-10%2B18.25.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EYdbooq5QR8/V4PTootTiyI/AAAAAAAAOC0/-SwAFxpfYF0cj_BXBhOtZXXHlKlm97RvQCKgB/s640/3-2016-07-10%2B18.25.58.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qVZz-lBAhgE/V4PTpDPwmiI/AAAAAAAAOC0/vePXFLx47nAD1wsFuyk4ddsp7tCGamIrACKgB/s1600/4-2016-07-10%2B18.29.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qVZz-lBAhgE/V4PTpDPwmiI/AAAAAAAAOC0/vePXFLx47nAD1wsFuyk4ddsp7tCGamIrACKgB/s640/4-2016-07-10%2B18.29.24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_R5fWk_Bl0/V4PTpAB688I/AAAAAAAAOC0/73T-luaRAmEMdd1ij67n6LYTtQMKv2y4wCKgB/s1600/5-2016-07-10%2B18.30.37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_R5fWk_Bl0/V4PTpAB688I/AAAAAAAAOC0/73T-luaRAmEMdd1ij67n6LYTtQMKv2y4wCKgB/s640/5-2016-07-10%2B18.30.37.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GoLCdNz_VwI/V4PTpTTkL7I/AAAAAAAAOC0/FRTgn2ZTtEcTc3iFpIyzR3YS6mhxKXOvACKgB/s1600/7-2016-07-10%2B18.31.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GoLCdNz_VwI/V4PTpTTkL7I/AAAAAAAAOC0/FRTgn2ZTtEcTc3iFpIyzR3YS6mhxKXOvACKgB/s640/7-2016-07-10%2B18.31.58.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and this is what your big bro has been up to:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xzLPgXEg9uw/V4PTouHbvnI/AAAAAAAAOC0/QTot_VxSDD8n0jbWuspWHzpsaOvTU1gYgCKgB/s1600/1-2016-07-10%2B01.08.37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xzLPgXEg9uw/V4PTouHbvnI/AAAAAAAAOC0/QTot_VxSDD8n0jbWuspWHzpsaOvTU1gYgCKgB/s640/1-2016-07-10%2B01.08.37.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">pizza face, toy animals, and sand toys indoors.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sums it up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-29600464917368807562016-06-13T12:28:00.000-07:002016-06-13T12:28:29.953-07:00Calvin turns 2 months old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Calvin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are <i>such</i> a little love who likes to be carted around in someone's arms so you don't miss out on any of the fun. This past month your sleep has been continuing to get better and better. You'll give us a 5.5 hour stretch, drink a quick bottle, and then give us another 4-5 hour stretch. You are cooing up a storm and love when people talk to you.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You aren't the biggest fan of tummy time and will let out little yelps if we leave you there too long (who wouldn't really?!). If we flip you onto your back you will make all sorts of fun noises at the butterflies in your little activity garden. You are also pretty good at punching the animals that hang above your head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You already think your big brother is the coolest thing going and smile every time he comes over to you. He loves to run over to wherever you're sitting and yell "Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeey Cal Cal!!!!" with a huge grin on his face.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past month you have met your Poppa, congratulated your aunt TT on graduating college, and watched your dada do all sorts of fun outdoor projects! This next month we will be enjoying some playdates with new friends that were just born and just relaxin' during the sweet summer before our trip to Disney!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some photos of you, my love:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I34Wa4hnj4c/V18EOXV6k8I/AAAAAAAAN34/fYr9i2z1cnoN517clRSF_gpEKBOBjFVWACLcB/s1600/calvin%2B2%2Bmonth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I34Wa4hnj4c/V18EOXV6k8I/AAAAAAAAN34/fYr9i2z1cnoN517clRSF_gpEKBOBjFVWACLcB/s640/calvin%2B2%2Bmonth.png" width="362" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKfGd2bHPzA/V18EN3ApgXI/AAAAAAAAN3w/dPvfdsPm6WkysvZJTkdaTvlw14DpeFVbACKgB/s1600/calvin%2B2%2Bmo%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKfGd2bHPzA/V18EN3ApgXI/AAAAAAAAN3w/dPvfdsPm6WkysvZJTkdaTvlw14DpeFVbACKgB/s640/calvin%2B2%2Bmo%2B2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XuXyX518y4/V18EOAU9NgI/AAAAAAAAN30/i-a6krLeixQ2oThLiONe11JA9lB2P-l-QCKgB/s1600/calvin%2B2mo%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_XuXyX518y4/V18EOAU9NgI/AAAAAAAAN30/i-a6krLeixQ2oThLiONe11JA9lB2P-l-QCKgB/s640/calvin%2B2mo%2B1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54H1gRSLIdg/V18EOTCFU7I/AAAAAAAAN38/1Dt2qRnevj0_Pl5mlT_uyU4KTInGjXpQwCKgB/s1600/calvin%2B2mo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54H1gRSLIdg/V18EOTCFU7I/AAAAAAAAN38/1Dt2qRnevj0_Pl5mlT_uyU4KTInGjXpQwCKgB/s640/calvin%2B2mo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0Op-n38Mr0/V18EOpQI8qI/AAAAAAAAN4A/hM_bRK-_QTw2Ej4yTyh2elbfVSzdyXq4QCKgB/s1600/calvin%2Ban%2Bdtheo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s0Op-n38Mr0/V18EOpQI8qI/AAAAAAAAN4A/hM_bRK-_QTw2Ej4yTyh2elbfVSzdyXq4QCKgB/s640/calvin%2Ban%2Bdtheo.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Big bro just hadddddd to be a part of the fun ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3d9yu-x11lA/V18IpbQjGLI/AAAAAAAAN4U/I1xYrvawI9Uv4KoW_fzO5szH-z9hH3ENwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3d9yu-x11lA/V18IpbQjGLI/AAAAAAAAN4U/I1xYrvawI9Uv4KoW_fzO5szH-z9hH3ENwCLcB/s640/IMG_1520.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WFIYRBaRbMw/V18IqEAIWMI/AAAAAAAAN4k/kmecXISVJFQEabhJr2qWiPvv1N6SSkN_wCKgB/s640/IMG_1597.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RknJ7C9xQ6E/V18Ip8MvkAI/AAAAAAAAN4g/76Vk-0pJjrIuCZ_TTGnLtVYsQlYx0viWwCLcB/s1600/IMG_1584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RknJ7C9xQ6E/V18Ip8MvkAI/AAAAAAAAN4g/76Vk-0pJjrIuCZ_TTGnLtVYsQlYx0viWwCLcB/s400/IMG_1584.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Theo on the left during his 2 month photo shoot! Crazy!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-71863907292140880362016-05-11T10:55:00.003-07:002016-05-11T10:55:30.864-07:00Calvin is one month old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qaG-ZZJYfsc/VzNvwp4BVnI/AAAAAAAANvA/RLjwQNPVIp4eXBQl5S7fyMvj9GJ5qYtYgCLcB/s1600/Calvin%2B1%2Bmonth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qaG-ZZJYfsc/VzNvwp4BVnI/AAAAAAAANvA/RLjwQNPVIp4eXBQl5S7fyMvj9GJ5qYtYgCLcB/s640/Calvin%2B1%2Bmonth.png" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Calvin!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How have you only been our life for a month?! It feels like you've been here forever!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are such a perfect fit into our little puzzle piece of a family. It seems to me that you may have your dad's laid back attitude about life, while your big bro may have gotten a little bit of drama from his mother.... woops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are so laid back and sweet I could just cuddle you all day! In fact, I did for the first two weeks of your life. I just want to hold you and smell you and take in every second of your little newborn life because already I have blinked and you are no longer a newborn. You are already changing into a little human and I can't wait to see you develop!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You are 11.2 lbs and 22 inches and you are growing like a weed! Keep it up big guy! You are sleeping 4-4.5 hours at night (hallelujah!) and your dada sleeps downstairs on the couch to take care of you because, well, he's amazing. Your mother does not do well without sleep and your dad is basically Superman. You'll learn that soon enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This past month you have met and been loved on by everyone in my family and you had a special visit from your Cha Cha! In this next month you will get a fun visit from your Papa too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a bunch of pictures of you, because I think you're adorable and your face cracks me up. Your older brother made crazy faces ALL day long. You tend to have the same look in your eyes all day no matter what is happening.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AZ_EcNVKjo/VzNx0nrgDzI/AAAAAAAANvQ/Xi_2wnu_AE8m6XZzGC6SIYTFd50sSK4UwCLcB/s1600/DSC_0465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AZ_EcNVKjo/VzNx0nrgDzI/AAAAAAAANvQ/Xi_2wnu_AE8m6XZzGC6SIYTFd50sSK4UwCLcB/s640/DSC_0465.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6mR9lD2Jws/VzNx0i52PTI/AAAAAAAANvM/v_giTZ1wQEMD4z7_igUNHSkXWnvNyvhugCLcB/s1600/DSC_0467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K6mR9lD2Jws/VzNx0i52PTI/AAAAAAAANvM/v_giTZ1wQEMD4z7_igUNHSkXWnvNyvhugCLcB/s640/DSC_0467.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KjEuJPF1TAs/VzNx1k11W4I/AAAAAAAANvo/GJ-HH0yOw3U8qPU26FKBkzxDmXpR_CRHgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KjEuJPF1TAs/VzNx1k11W4I/AAAAAAAANvo/GJ-HH0yOw3U8qPU26FKBkzxDmXpR_CRHgCLcB/s640/DSC_0491.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gb8nCOLsMNs/VzNx1g2EkUI/AAAAAAAANvs/Rl5_04fsN-g0cxUmOsEFILbaUcGpVq2tgCLcB/s1600/DSC_0494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gb8nCOLsMNs/VzNx1g2EkUI/AAAAAAAANvs/Rl5_04fsN-g0cxUmOsEFILbaUcGpVq2tgCLcB/s640/DSC_0494.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1jdFLa7Wzps/VzNx117EchI/AAAAAAAANvw/esZiZW2385Uyf129X-RGm_IxNm8ASWshQCLcB/s1600/DSC_0498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1jdFLa7Wzps/VzNx117EchI/AAAAAAAANvw/esZiZW2385Uyf129X-RGm_IxNm8ASWshQCLcB/s640/DSC_0498.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to see how you've changed next month!!!</div><br />Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-70249278433726719572016-04-28T14:16:00.003-07:002016-05-11T11:10:00.759-07:00Theo is 18 months!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RrGRenvh4Q/VyJ0vHdJAqI/AAAAAAAANtQ/Ld0dY1UVnrYzfTN89vsqThJESjkA8OSAgCLcB/s1600/18%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RrGRenvh4Q/VyJ0vHdJAqI/AAAAAAAANtQ/Ld0dY1UVnrYzfTN89vsqThJESjkA8OSAgCLcB/s640/18%2Bmonths.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My little baby is well into toddlerhood and boy, oh boy is he a wild one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hence why as I was looking through photos of him from the past month I could barely find any in which he wasn't making a ridiculous face or running around so fast that the picture was blurry. Videos much more accurately represent my little man these days. So many thanks to my sister, Tina, for snagging the cute one above!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Toddlerhood is a crazy time and Theo definitely has more energy than I can keep up with! Here is what our days look like at this point in time (and ya... There's too much TV... But such is life with 2 kids under 2)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7am - wake up &amp; watch an episode of Daniel Tiger while eating breakfast</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">8am - run around the main floor grabbing anything and everything we can get our hands on (keys, spoons, stamps, kitchen shears...)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">9am - dada wakes up, let's play with him in the playroom - farm animal toys with noises, building towers to knock them down, yelling at the top of our lungs, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">10am - bang on gates to get out of the playroom while yelling SNACK, EAT, POUCH, PUFFS, MILK!!!!!!!! Yes, master.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">11am - watch another episode of Daniel Tiger and get ready for nap</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">12-3pm - Nap... oh wait, we look at DropCam and realize Theo has taken off his pants and sometimes his diaper... go in and change him... pray he takes a nap... most of the time we get lucky</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3pm - hear Theo kicking his crib and yelling, "BOOK, SMOOTHIE, BOOK, SMOOTHIE" so we get him a book and smoothie while he watches Sesame Street</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4pm - walk/park/outside playtime. Meltdown when we leave.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5pm - dinner... which is hit or miss these days</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6pm - more playroom time</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7pm - bed... aka kick our crib and make lion noises until we pass out (8pm)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">**Please add <i>cries or yells for no apparent reason</i>&nbsp;to the schedule every 15 minutes or so**</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, in the midst of all that we have been adjusting to life with TWO babies and have been in and out of doctor's appointments! Theo, with his ear infection, was an absolute wreck for the last 10 days of my pregnancy. He needed lots of love and medicine. He also had his neuro appointment to address something we had been keeping an eye one for the last year or so. Around 4 months old, I would notice that Theo would involuntarily shake at random times throughout the day. Sometimes it would just be one hand, other times it would be his whole body. These shakes would last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes and would completely freak me out. I didn't see the shakes for a longgggg time and had forgotten about them until around a year I started seeing them more often so we went to the doc and after seeing a few videos he referred us to a pediatric neurologist. I was very anxious about it all, but after we saw the neurologist last week she believes that his tremors are benign and are nothing to seriously worry about. Although it can look scary and may never have a diagnosed "cause", based on his actions and awareness during the tremors, she believes our little Theo will be just fine. As long as the tremors don't begin to interfere with his motor skills or daily activities, we are in the clear! Of course we will be keeping an eye out and have follow ups scheduled with the neurologist to discuss progress but that is the best new we could've heard and that is what we were hoping she would say after all the research we looked into surrounding tremors in children!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wiping sweat off brow...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that that's all settled, we can continue on with our daily activities and we have lots to look forward over the next few months!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Parker's mom just visited and met sweet Calvin. Parker's dad is coming to visit at the end of May. We are all going to Disney World in July and we are bringing my mom and sister, Tina, to help take care of the kiddos! Parker is turning 30 in August and I am taking another school year off next year to stay home with my boys. YAHOO! Lastly, I will leave you with a few picture of the past couple weeks:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MERRdqbvso/VyJ5TisYpKI/AAAAAAAANtg/Qq9JQFiJ4N8Q-LVSI4vLda8A5gKendrPgCLcB/s1600/IMG_1197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1MERRdqbvso/VyJ5TisYpKI/AAAAAAAANtg/Qq9JQFiJ4N8Q-LVSI4vLda8A5gKendrPgCLcB/s640/IMG_1197.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Our photo as a family of 4!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hzsv9sJ-c98/VyJ5Tjp4TYI/AAAAAAAANtk/TqjsWIOfcqs0AhKHgJ9iLeYTLMhnrgv3gCLcB/s1600/IMG_1198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hzsv9sJ-c98/VyJ5Tjp4TYI/AAAAAAAANtk/TqjsWIOfcqs0AhKHgJ9iLeYTLMhnrgv3gCLcB/s640/IMG_1198.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Finally loving his little bro!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tAHqMNOSIaQ/VyJ5THlEBfI/AAAAAAAANtc/GUsw1_wLGjoigQNlSVfbZuOJJaMsYdUmQCLcB/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tAHqMNOSIaQ/VyJ5THlEBfI/AAAAAAAANtc/GUsw1_wLGjoigQNlSVfbZuOJJaMsYdUmQCLcB/s640/IMG_1254.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Yep... that look on his face sums up how he felt about meeting Calvin for the first time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3QjfkEgpMa8/VyJ5cGZduQI/AAAAAAAANto/9JmYopxTBdE7HXXwXn0Dp4wCndcqa7yewCLcB/s1600/IMG_1255.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3QjfkEgpMa8/VyJ5cGZduQI/AAAAAAAANto/9JmYopxTBdE7HXXwXn0Dp4wCndcqa7yewCLcB/s640/IMG_1255.PNG" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Facetiming with Grammy and TT... and wondering what the hell his foot is doing in his hands...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lEmTmtrAbUY/VyJ5cZWQngI/AAAAAAAANts/BdRaaGHy25sNFtfrGeoz1vlBRJjxivOAACLcB/s1600/IMG_1256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lEmTmtrAbUY/VyJ5cZWQngI/AAAAAAAANts/BdRaaGHy25sNFtfrGeoz1vlBRJjxivOAACLcB/s640/IMG_1256.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Running all over.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV1EdxV686A/VyJ9oC4slmI/AAAAAAAANt8/UQF91xyBPjIrLjRBuzYEDTA_PzVaTz8IQCLcB/s1600/13015567_642513262569482_6349746257367933192_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kV1EdxV686A/VyJ9oC4slmI/AAAAAAAANt8/UQF91xyBPjIrLjRBuzYEDTA_PzVaTz8IQCLcB/s640/13015567_642513262569482_6349746257367933192_n.jpg" width="562" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being an airplane with Grammy!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-37550152741607349262016-04-18T10:39:00.002-07:002016-04-18T11:31:43.237-07:00Calvin Robert Jones - Birth Story<div style="text-align: center;">Calvin Robert Jones waited 6 days after his due date to make his way into the world and when he decided to arrive... he came very, <i>very </i>quickly.<br /><br /><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oSmWqEHkUU8/VxPQqZb9rdI/AAAAAAAANgE/McFuZDsWXjYUqFBr2G8CNPuu32c8v1-LgCLcB/s1600/calvin%2Bjones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oSmWqEHkUU8/VxPQqZb9rdI/AAAAAAAANgE/McFuZDsWXjYUqFBr2G8CNPuu32c8v1-LgCLcB/s640/calvin%2Bjones.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />My little man - thank you <a href="http://lightshedphoto.com/">Lightshed</a> for the newborn photos!<br /><br />Here is his birth story.<br /><br />It was Sunday, April 10, 2016 and around 3-4am I felt some very light contractions while I was sleeping. I got pretty excited and waited to see if they turned into anything. They stopped, I fell back asleep and woke up around 8 thinking another day had passed without Calvin's arrival.<br /><br />In the morning my mom, sister, grandma and papa came over after church to spend some time with Theo. We ate, laughed, played around and joked about when Calvin would choose to come on out of his comfy womb!<br /><br />Around lunch time, my sister and I were feeling goofy and decided to make this little video to show our love on siblings day:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OA4mQCv7tDM/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OA4mQCv7tDM?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>As you can see, I was feeling perfectly fine and not "labor-y" at all!<br /><br />Maybe the dancing did the trick because around 2pm I lost my mucus plug {<b>Public Service Announcement: if you do not already know what this is, do not look it up... it is a gross, pregnant thing</b>} which can be a sign of labor. Even though that sounds exciting, I knew that many women lose their mucus plug days and even weeks before real labor starts, so I tried not to get my hopes up.<br /><br />However, a short hour later and those light contractions started back so my sister and husband helped me start timing them. We timed them for about an hour and they were coming every 7-10 minutes! I was secretly getting very excited that I may be in early labor and it would be hospital time in another 5-10 hours or so! They were not painful AT ALL, more just uncomfortable and crampy, which was something I had never experienced with Theo.<br /><br />Around 4:30 we decided to call my midwife and see what she had to say. I had one, and only one, item on my "birth plan" this time around and that was to get my epidural before I reached the amount of pain I was in when I was with Theo. I knew what it felt like and I did NOT want it. I wanted to hang in my bed and relax for a bit before I had to push another baby out.<br /><br />By the time I spoke to my midwife the contractions were about 5-7 minutes apart and getting slightly more uncomfortable. She said that since we live 25 minutes away, my contractions were consistent, and I wanted the epidural that I should come in to get checked. They maternity ward was on the slower side that night so they set aside a room for me and told me to make my way over. It was go time people.. at least I hoped!<br /><br />Parker and I got our car packed up, called my mom, and gave Theo lots of hugs and kisses before heading to the hospital. I could tell in the car that the contractions were starting to pick up and I was more sure that this was not false labor... I knew I was going to have Calvin sometime in the next 12 hours.<br /><br />When we arrived at the hospital I grabbed my bags and we walked right up to the labor and delivery floor without even stopping for my contractions. I officially checked in at 5:55pm, got the monitor set up for Calvin and started my admission questions with my nurse. I was told that the midwife would come in to check me in about 15 minutes.<br /><br />Around 6:15, my midwife came in and let me know I was 3cm along... which wasn't that exciting since I was already 2.5cm at my regular appointment a few days earlier. That being said in the 15 minutes I had been laying there my contractions were about 4 minutes apart and had started getting stronger. She let me know I came in at the <i>perfect</i>&nbsp;time for an epidural and my nurse would set me up with an IV, I could walk around for a little, and call the anesthesiologist whenever I was ready! Wahoo!<br /><br />After she left, things started picking up. My IV went in quickly and I continued answering questions but now I was huffing and puffing through my contractions and I was getting ready to ask for an epidural. I walked around a little bit to try and ease some of the pain, but had to grab onto Parker, look him in the eyes and donkey-breathe (HOOOOOO-HEEEEEEEE-HAWWWWWWW) my way through each contraction. My nurse agreed that things were ramping up quite fast and that we should call for the anesthesiologist.<br /><br />They let me know that he had been paged and it would take about 15-20 minutes for him to arrive.. I thought that was okay and that I could make it through until he got there. The pain was now equal to, if not surpassing, what it was with Theo and those damn contractions were coming every 2 minutes or less. I was getting annoyed that it had happened so quickly since I wanted the relief <i>before</i>&nbsp;I reached this point! By the time the anesthesiologist arrived I needed both Parker and my nurse to get me through each contraction and I was starting to get scared and a bit confused about how quickly the pain picked up.<br /><br />I had never been so happy when I saw the anesthesiologist walk through the door. He didn't have the most pleasant demeanor and could see that I was in a LOT of pain at that time so they started setting everything up quickly. In order to administer the epidural I had to sit on the edge of the bed and be very still. Well, that was extremely difficult at this point because the pain of each contraction was now far beyond what I had with Theo. The contractions were 30 seconds apart and I was seriously freaking out. The only thing that was getting me through each one was knowing that there was an amazing medicine about to go into my back and the pain would disappear.<br /><br />Parker had to move out of the way while the nurse had me hug a pillow and then she hugged me so I could be as still as possible. By this time, I could see Parker's feet out of the corner of my eye and I was in so much pain I could barely hear his voice talking me through it. My amazing nurse was talking in my ear and encouraging me through each screaming contraction. And yes... I was literally screaming at this point. I was in so much pain I hadn't realized that they got the port in my back and now he was finally getting ready to give me my drugs!<br /><br />I couldn't be happy about it though because right then I felt a POP and my water broke. I was in some alternate universe of endless pain. There were now NO breaks in between each contraction and instead, it was one continuous screaming and moaning game I was playing. I was really, really scared at that point and had no idea what was happening to my body. Just give me the drugs was all I could think! Make it go away!!<br /><br />That's when my nurse said the scariest thing I had ever heard.<br />She looked me right in the eyes and very clearly said,<br />SUSAN YOU NEED TO TELL ME IF YOU ARE GOING TO PUSH.<br />{I found out later that this was the point in which I visibly changed and lost any last control I may have had... gulp}<br /><br />But seriously.... PUSH!?!?<br />Less than an hour ago, I was 3cm and smiling happy on my hospital bed... now I was in some sort of torture chamber and someone is telling me I might have to PUSH?! This was way too much for me to handle and I made that clear. I was sobbing and sobbing and saying "I didn't want to do this... It wasn't supposed to be like this... I can't do it!"<br /><br />She must have known that was coming because right after she said it I screamed so loudly with my next contraction and apparently my body was ready to push... because it did... as I was still sitting up... and the port for my epidural was still in my back... without any medicine.<br /><br />At that point I knew there was a lot happening in the room but I couldn't even tell you what was going on. So many nurses and doctors had showed up and apparently the anesthesiologist was now just standing in the corner packing everything up because... ya... there wasn't any time.<br /><br />They had rolled me on my back and I heard one of many people say... there's the head.<br /><i>Cue</i>: more screaming and crying. Please note that the most painful part of my last birth was the pushing and I had an epidural... so now these crazy people were telling me I was going to have to do this without one.<br /><br />I believe this is when I was yelling "no, no, no, no, no, I can't do it!!" My eyes were closed and I remember hearing a familiar voice - it was my sweet family friend, Tammy, who happened to have been my nurse when I delivered Theo. She was looking right at me and I told her one last time, "I cannot do this" through streams of tears running down my face. She told me plain as day, that I was about to have this baby right now and I COULD do it and I WILL do it, now it was time for me to listen to the midwife.<br /><br />And just like that the midwife yelled PUSH! and out came Calvin's head. Then I pushed again and his body was out. Then they lay sweet Calvin's body on my chest and I was a state of complete and utter shock. All the pain was gone and my son was just lying there. I looked up at everyone that was there and kept repeating, "what just happened?!" over and over, which they kept laughing at and saying how I had done a amazing job - HA! I sure didn't feel like I had done anything "amazing" at the time. The epidural port was still hanging out of my back and apparently the anesthesiologist got outta there just in time and would come back later to get everything lol. I heard he looked a bit scared with everything that was going on.<br /><br />It was 7:18pm. We had been at the hospital for less than an hour and a half!!<br /><br />Our sweet boy weighed 7lbs, 5 oz and was 20 inches long.<br /><br />Parker and I just looked at one another and Calvin in silence, loving our new baby, and still trying to figure out what had just taken place. I was supposed to have gotten my epidural, laid in bed, sent a few snap chats to family and friends, and spent some time with my hubs! Apparently Calvin didn't want to wait!<br /><br />Now I should add that I am ALL for women choosing to have an all natural birth - go on with your bad self - it just wasn't exactly what I would have chosen. I had pushed myself with Theo and knew that I didn't want to this time around.<br /><br />I can tell you that <i>if</i>&nbsp;we ever have a third, I will be camped out at my hospital from week 39 on!<br /><br />Although it was quite horrific of an experience for me, there were some great perks:<br />1. We didn't stay in the hospital long at all<br />2. Labor wasn't long and drawn out... obviously<br />3. The healing process is like non-existent. I was up and walking minutes after birth and felt (and still feel) like nothing ever happened "down there"<br />4. Parker was simply amazing. He was terrified to see me in a state like that and he was such a support throughout the whole endeavor - even when I asked the nurses to get him a toothbrush and toothpaste because he had stale breath... he he he... oops!<br />5. And, of course, Calvin Robert Jones. Like a bolt of lightning he arrived and has taken over our hearts.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnoV-C2B6f0/VxUYpM1w_aI/AAAAAAAANgY/qhw9O1PVHaIFojiTCZarTsH6jgZBqeUVwCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnoV-C2B6f0/VxUYpM1w_aI/AAAAAAAANgY/qhw9O1PVHaIFojiTCZarTsH6jgZBqeUVwCLcB/s400/calvin%2B2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Right after he was born!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNBbo5KILfw/VxUYrEBJhSI/AAAAAAAANgc/ppfiey0crYgSRayfWE7p12uuX6BTyV9YQCLcB/s1600/calvin%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RNBbo5KILfw/VxUYrEBJhSI/AAAAAAAANgc/ppfiey0crYgSRayfWE7p12uuX6BTyV9YQCLcB/s400/calvin%2B1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Dada snuggles<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBZuwsysuTM/VxUYrEHYdbI/AAAAAAAANgg/lfCzZzQvObk0IsKxSDy2vQR-v8Vg5tZJgCLcB/s1600/calvin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBZuwsysuTM/VxUYrEHYdbI/AAAAAAAANgg/lfCzZzQvObk0IsKxSDy2vQR-v8Vg5tZJgCLcB/s400/calvin.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>A side-by-side of my two boys the day they were born.<br />Theo on the left, Calvin on the right!<br /><br />We are so lucky and just enjoying every second of our two boys as we try to adjust to being a family of 4!<br /><br />In case you're interested:<br /><a href="http://www.latenightsandlattes.com/2014/10/baby-theos-birth-story-part-one.html">Theo's Birth Story - Part 1</a><br /><a href="http://www.latenightsandlattes.com/2014/10/baby-theos-birth-story-part-2.html">Theo's Birth Story - Part 2</a></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-50117219426449359642016-03-21T08:15:00.001-07:002016-03-21T08:15:33.707-07:00Awaiting Calvin <div style="text-align: center;">Here we are... officially 2 weeks away from my due date!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby Calvin will be here before we know it and in the meantime we are enjoying every last second we can with Theo. While I am <i>so</i> excited to add another little boy to our family, I would be lying if I said I wasn't a bit sad that Theo won't be our one and only anymore.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The biggest news from this past month has been that our little, breech Calvin finally flipped at the last minute!! He had been upside down since 28 weeks and my midwife was giving him until 36 weeks to flip around before we would try an ECV or a "version" where two OBs try and manually turn him head down. That was a procedure I had researched and <i>really </i>didn't want to do if I didn't have to and lucky me.. Calvin finally flipped on his own right before my 36 week appointment and as of now (knock on wood) he has remained that way! We were very, very relieved.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKa5LV_pBW4/VvAAuLiVZ9I/AAAAAAAAMSc/d2NYQVdTiwswEttHE1eYZPQTpQwAkxFqg/s1600/theo%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DKa5LV_pBW4/VvAAuLiVZ9I/AAAAAAAAMSc/d2NYQVdTiwswEttHE1eYZPQTpQwAkxFqg/s400/theo%2B1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was me for about 6 weeks trying to get Calvin to flip! I went on long walks, hung upside down off the couch, stuck my pelvis in the air, and sat on my exercise ball A LOT.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weekends ago, I got together with a few New England blogging friends who threw us a baby shower - there were SIX of us who are pregnant and due between April-July!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9lo_CahIfDU/VvAF5FrCegI/AAAAAAAAMSs/xnXqb7MDJvA6ABaica2j9GoTwbr4W4oIQ/s1600/IMG_0881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9lo_CahIfDU/VvAF5FrCegI/AAAAAAAAMSs/xnXqb7MDJvA6ABaica2j9GoTwbr4W4oIQ/s640/IMG_0881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have met so many other teachers and bloggers through <a href="http://thankgoditsfirstgrade.blogspot.com/">my teacher blog</a> over the past 4 years and I am so thankful for the relationships I have made. Every year I continue to meet new and inspiring teachers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom and sister also planned a little sprinkle for Calvin last weekend which was just perfect!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5tTczYyQFc8/VvAJnVXtJNI/AAAAAAAAMS4/Juo-qJg1-7oqKmvO8mmsS1-oR9ucvT15w/s1600/IMG_0967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5tTczYyQFc8/VvAJnVXtJNI/AAAAAAAAMS4/Juo-qJg1-7oqKmvO8mmsS1-oR9ucvT15w/s640/IMG_0967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;My aunts, my cousin, Meghan, and baby Abby!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdWmBV2XlqM/VvAJndmsXZI/AAAAAAAAMS8/iAAa0gMIk-whuog3t4it-EIg9Vy7E01Dw/s1600/IMG_0968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZdWmBV2XlqM/VvAJndmsXZI/AAAAAAAAMS8/iAAa0gMIk-whuog3t4it-EIg9Vy7E01Dw/s640/IMG_0968.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Papa and Theo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPsVodQiNzY/VvAJnknMCpI/AAAAAAAAMTA/dKpCbRm_5J0yFiaVJbvJcDOJvMseb9-VQ/s1600/IMG_0970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YPsVodQiNzY/VvAJnknMCpI/AAAAAAAAMTA/dKpCbRm_5J0yFiaVJbvJcDOJvMseb9-VQ/s640/IMG_0970.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grandma and Shirley!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">j<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXFF3kBtB8A/VvAKuW84sAI/AAAAAAAAMTM/wZ1QnhozLnwPjNINwJYtQKDnE30wr8_mw/s1600/IMG_0978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FXFF3kBtB8A/VvAKuW84sAI/AAAAAAAAMTM/wZ1QnhozLnwPjNINwJYtQKDnE30wr8_mw/s640/IMG_0978.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shayshay, Laura, me and T enjoying brunch... and lots of dessert ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9NVkjXeaR0/VvALSd13ULI/AAAAAAAAMTQ/OPy7KYnFZ0cO4qeKxM6h1rOQ_XZhlTiWw/s1600/1545221_10103364317422802_1053383358053334492_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D9NVkjXeaR0/VvALSd13ULI/AAAAAAAAMTQ/OPy7KYnFZ0cO4qeKxM6h1rOQ_XZhlTiWw/s640/1545221_10103364317422802_1053383358053334492_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just me &amp; my boys!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CVAuGZVEeM/VvAL_aw3LQI/AAAAAAAAMTg/ke3wQUS7H_wXD1JkjfzcMH751NRvJMRQA/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2CVAuGZVEeM/VvAL_aw3LQI/AAAAAAAAMTg/ke3wQUS7H_wXD1JkjfzcMH751NRvJMRQA/s640/IMG_0984.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Kids squad minus Parks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QSgUwh223c/VvAL_YjJ0TI/AAAAAAAAMTc/JIUlKRqZoLsI-GyNvMbkKG4cU83cVeERw/s1600/IMG_0985%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QSgUwh223c/VvAL_YjJ0TI/AAAAAAAAMTc/JIUlKRqZoLsI-GyNvMbkKG4cU83cVeERw/s640/IMG_0985%2B%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tina surprised me with cookies from my favorite cookie artist, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepaintedpastry">The Painted Pastry</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I mean, seriously, how cute are those cookies?! And they taste delicious!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also made these for me to bring to the blogger baby shower:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nTB0kgY0ZXs/VvAMupNz06I/AAAAAAAAMTo/qjO9QZmcGyoyVAVVLnozqcrmssx3dqanA/s1600/12805982_1275605189120931_7145029389846017966_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nTB0kgY0ZXs/VvAMupNz06I/AAAAAAAAMTo/qjO9QZmcGyoyVAVVLnozqcrmssx3dqanA/s640/12805982_1275605189120931_7145029389846017966_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swooooooooooooooooon!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mom has also been kind enough to take Theo one night a weekend so Parks and I can enjoy some much needed date nights before baby Calvin arrives. We recently found a local board game cafe that is so much fun! We have been trying new restaurants then heading to board game cafe for coffee, cookies, and a few hours of fun board games:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G4nYlwhghrM/VvAOyZADeQI/AAAAAAAAMT4/owyNnnthJ88xWUWAVMVuR9R2gfnZ4rXMw/s1600/12821363_10103343889091342_5108887603073513318_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G4nYlwhghrM/VvAOyZADeQI/AAAAAAAAMT4/owyNnnthJ88xWUWAVMVuR9R2gfnZ4rXMw/s640/12821363_10103343889091342_5108887603073513318_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3vtBJqKg-1s/VvAOyY1VRfI/AAAAAAAAMT0/C3kkV4qzB38Q-TY3zp3XenMV08jW5LkOQ/s1600/IMG_0959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3vtBJqKg-1s/VvAOyY1VRfI/AAAAAAAAMT0/C3kkV4qzB38Q-TY3zp3XenMV08jW5LkOQ/s640/IMG_0959.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see we've been enjoying life while we await our second son's arrival!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are also *almost* finished with the boys shared room... just waiting for a few more decorative pieces to go on sale from Land of Nod ;) I will share that once its finished... which realistically may not be finished until after Calvin's arrival!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-60767803674054844102016-02-03T11:00:00.001-08:002016-02-03T11:08:02.019-08:00The Differences Between Pregnancy 1 and Pregnancy 2<div style="text-align: center;">Ahh... pregnancy number one... it was such a magical time.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every day I would wake up and read my 3+ baby apps to see what Theo was up to inside my belly. Parker would give me foot rubs and back massages. Most importantly, I would take advantage of sleeping in on the weekends and getting as much ready as I could before our little man arrived.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just to take a looksy at what was happening only a few, short 18 months ago:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ET6n9p3UoH4/VrJCF5vY06I/AAAAAAAAMIs/7-TnuDiSoi0/s1600/31weeks.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ET6n9p3UoH4/VrJCF5vY06I/AAAAAAAAMIs/7-TnuDiSoi0/s640/31weeks.png" width="448" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had just moved into my mom's basement.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was still dressing like a cute pregnant woman.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had taken our childbirth classes and were going on a hospital tour.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nesting was in full effect.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This pregnancy is sooooo much different!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all... we have a toddler. A wildly active and adorable little man who loves to play and play and play. That is the main difference and wow, it sure changes a LOT. For instance, there is no such thing as sleeping 12-14 hours anymore. This whole nesting thing is non-existent. I have just started to remember that I need to buy a dreaded double stroller, lots of newborn and size one diapers, and there's probably more... but my brain is currently fried... because, well... I have a toddler who is sick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still have my baby apps on my phone, and once every few weeks I take a look to see what Calvin is doing. I can also feel the little bugger doing somersaults all day and his checkups are always great, so I know he is good and when he does make his arrival in a couple months I know Parks and I have a lot more "know-how" to provide everything he needs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just for fun, I thought I would throw on the above outfit to compare pregnancy 1 vs. 2:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQH8EHy-A8A/VrJLjvO6QZI/AAAAAAAAMJE/2vSwOK_PlN4/s1600/31weekscalvin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZQH8EHy-A8A/VrJLjvO6QZI/AAAAAAAAMJE/2vSwOK_PlN4/s640/31weekscalvin.png" width="456" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here you will see a dirty mirror because who has time to clean bathrooms anymore?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will see me trying to hide "tired eyes" from a sick Theo who was up from 12-2 last night wanting to watch TV and hang with momma and dada.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will see the tops of not one, but two TUMS bottles, because I literally can't get enough.<br /><br />I haven't even mentioned the fact that the aches and pains kick in WAY earlier with the second baby, because I could whine about that all day long. So that's that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the side by side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Td6we-7JP_M/VrJNI74rL6I/AAAAAAAAMJQ/f24LqrC4l3s/s1600/31%2Bvs%2B31.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="526" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Td6we-7JP_M/VrJNI74rL6I/AAAAAAAAMJQ/f24LqrC4l3s/s640/31%2Bvs%2B31.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most importantly, in both pictures the boys inside that big ole belly are healthy as can be and the momma is too (albeit, the momma on the right is WAY more tired).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">***</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have painted the new boys' room so hopefully we will have that ready before Calvin comes and I can share pictures with you... but no promises there ;)</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-88140148202835536802016-01-10T11:29:00.002-08:002016-01-10T11:29:35.688-08:00Holly, Jolly Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2016 is in full swing and just like 2015... I'm a bit behind... I don't imagine that will get any better this year. I wanted to share a few pictures from our little holiday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qaR4JmoJ5TE/VoAaUfi87uI/AAAAAAAAMB4/tVEqtls2Y28/s1600/christmascard2015.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qaR4JmoJ5TE/VoAaUfi87uI/AAAAAAAAMB4/tVEqtls2Y28/s640/christmascard2015.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Card 2015<br />Parker was the only one cooperating... Theo was being a super goof and I couldn't stop laughing at him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3p0ENzeRZTA/VoAeqaecx_I/AAAAAAAAMCI/1RUNbHOum7Q/s1600/theo%2Bchristmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3p0ENzeRZTA/VoAeqaecx_I/AAAAAAAAMCI/1RUNbHOum7Q/s640/theo%2Bchristmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our early morning routine was the same as usual on Christmas day. Some milk and breakfast while watching an episode of Sesame Street. (The robe and slippers were a Christmas special)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r1MZeggc2As/VpKh8O6sQtI/AAAAAAAAMEc/P93_EFrdXWE/s1600/IMG_0470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r1MZeggc2As/VpKh8O6sQtI/AAAAAAAAMEc/P93_EFrdXWE/s640/IMG_0470.JPG" width="358" /></a></div>Theo awaiting my family so he could open his presents!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hb1zWBXIkZU/VpKh8vP16fI/AAAAAAAAMEk/I6UsRuj-jdc/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hb1zWBXIkZU/VpKh8vP16fI/AAAAAAAAMEk/I6UsRuj-jdc/s640/IMG_0444.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Some winter cookies for Parks, Theo and I from <a href="http://www.thepaintedpastry.com/The_Painted_Pastry/The_Painted_Pastry.html">The Painted Pastry</a>. Not only are they adorable, but they taste DELICIOUS!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NWogM_DXuQY/VpKh8c23a5I/AAAAAAAAMEg/nUT_lfPOZVQ/s1600/IMG_0468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NWogM_DXuQY/VpKh8c23a5I/AAAAAAAAMEg/nUT_lfPOZVQ/s640/IMG_0468.JPG" width="358" /></a></div>Theo received many new books that he wanted to read with his dad or Grammy RIGHT AWAY!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6C6XzXyAt9E/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6C6XzXyAt9E?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Here is Theo with his Curious George in a box from his Cha Cha!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5UrJBvh0MkA/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5UrJBvh0MkA?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Theo was loving his new ball ramp from his Papa!<br /><br />This was our first year hosting Christmas - which I loved being able to do! It was nice having Theo wake up in his own environment, seeing the tree with all the presents and enjoying that special little time before my family came over. As the kids get older we will have our own opening presents time before the grandparents, aunts and uncles come over... but this year all the presents under the tree were from them so they came over early to see Theo's excitement!<br /><br />After Theo opened all his presents, the adults all opened ours and we got to cooking breakfast!<br />French toast, sausage and egg casserole, pierogis, latkes, fruit and coffee were on the menu.<br /><br />Then we all relaxed before my extended family came over for the afternoon!<br />I meant to take all sorts of &nbsp;pictures of our Christmas dinner, but time got away from me.<br />Everyone in the fam helped prepare dishes and it was quite the feast.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wppkt3nTP50/VpKh9Pj0koI/AAAAAAAAMFE/WTYXpkT2AT0/s1600/IMG_0475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wppkt3nTP50/VpKh9Pj0koI/AAAAAAAAMFE/WTYXpkT2AT0/s640/IMG_0475.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>This was later in the day sitting in Parker's Christmas present - his own, special "man of the house" chair from Crate and Barrel.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7gA3JA7i0QQ/VpKh9MY2vPI/AAAAAAAAMFA/YBvuoV7exSo/s1600/IMG_0513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7gA3JA7i0QQ/VpKh9MY2vPI/AAAAAAAAMFA/YBvuoV7exSo/s640/IMG_0513.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>And fast forward a week (because we spent those days relaxing, enjoying our new presents, and cuddling), this was how we spent New Year's Eve! Parks cooked us dinner and Theo and I cuddled on the couch! It was the perfect way to bring in the new year. Just me and my boys!<br /><br />I officially am in third trimester and after I spent alllllllll that time decorating Theo's nursery {you can see that <a href="http://www.latenightsandlattes.com/2015/09/theos-nursery-and-free-printable.html">HERE</a>}, Parker and I have decided to have Theo and Calvin share the bigger room and move the guest room into his nursery.<br /><br />Lots to do before little Calvin's arrival!<br /><br />Happy new year!<br /><br /><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-44150487926146445452015-12-11T06:58:00.000-08:002015-12-11T07:03:37.200-08:00The Last Month in Pictures<div style="text-align: center;">Holiday season is in full swing and us Joneses are having fun decorating our house and preparing for the first Christmas in our very own own home! While shopping for Christmas presents and enjoying the cooler, wintry air, we also had some other things going on... here is our month in pictures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uuwyEpGNAs4/VmrfGXg7LsI/AAAAAAAAMAs/aIGMpatlFcU/s1600/2015-11-12%2B12.44.37.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="416" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uuwyEpGNAs4/VmrfGXg7LsI/AAAAAAAAMAs/aIGMpatlFcU/s640/2015-11-12%2B12.44.37.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a BOY!! Little Calvin will be joining our family in a few more months!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QvjURwcyVS8/VmreuzqPMWI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/K97IgdivgOM/s1600/2015-11-20%2B13.58.25-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QvjURwcyVS8/VmreuzqPMWI/AAAAAAAAMAQ/K97IgdivgOM/s640/2015-11-20%2B13.58.25-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Parker and I are taking full advantage of date nights. This was us in November before we went out to see the Hunger Games movie, eat some delicious dinner, and do a little home shopping!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhPxPx6kLlQ/Vmreu5M5Y5I/AAAAAAAAMAM/DkTIxrj52Xk/s1600/2015-11-25%2B15.22.09-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZhPxPx6kLlQ/Vmreu5M5Y5I/AAAAAAAAMAM/DkTIxrj52Xk/s640/2015-11-25%2B15.22.09-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Chattanooga aquarium! I really failed on the pictures this Thanksgiving, but we traveled to Chattanooga to spend a few days with Parker's family for the holiday. My mother-in-law lives very close to downtown Chattanooga so we took the opportunity to bring Theo to the aquarium, which he loved! The penguins were his favorite although he kept yelling, "duck, duck!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnN5GHvOSME/Vmret9s4q0I/AAAAAAAAMAE/3QhDCgbaJ5Y/s1600/2015-11-26%2B19.22.07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tnN5GHvOSME/Vmret9s4q0I/AAAAAAAAMAE/3QhDCgbaJ5Y/s640/2015-11-26%2B19.22.07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Here is my little guy at Thanksgiving dinner. He was a little overwhelmed with all the new people he met that day, but once he had a little food, he warmed up to everyone quite nicely ;).</div><div style="text-align: center;">My mother-in-law has this unique and exciting Thanksgiving tradition that I have to document one year. I think next year I will take pictures and share the event!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16s_QZdahuY/VmrevMoejFI/AAAAAAAAMAU/Ji0IRWe8k2Y/s1600/2015-12-04%2B13.09.33-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-16s_QZdahuY/VmrevMoejFI/AAAAAAAAMAU/Ji0IRWe8k2Y/s640/2015-12-04%2B13.09.33-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Theo and I before date night.... he stayed home ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qWaqEVzEBxU/Vmrev3M30gI/AAAAAAAAMAc/6cfeCvdAp2k/s1600/2015-12-07%2B19.20.46-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qWaqEVzEBxU/Vmrev3M30gI/AAAAAAAAMAc/6cfeCvdAp2k/s640/2015-12-07%2B19.20.46-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our new rug and Christmas corner! On the above-mentioned date night Parker and I bought this rug for our family room. Prior to this rug we had a navy and white mosaic rug which I like and was fine... but after a month or two in our home, I knew I wanted a more neutral one for the space. I am MUCH happier with this choice that we bought on sale from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/vines-wool-rug-t985/?cm_src=AutoCatRel">West Elm</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ThqvjavXs7U/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ThqvjavXs7U?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Since it is getting colder and darker so early lately, we have been trying to entertain our little guy as much as we can indoors. Here he is at the <a href="http://www.thechildrenspiazza.com/">Children's Piazza</a> showing no fear going down the big slide!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be sure to take plenty of pictures this Christmas and I can tell you already that family and friends have SPOILED our little man this Christmas! The tree will be jam packed for Theo's last Christmas as an only child, yikes!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-34993525401069257422015-11-09T17:04:00.002-08:002015-11-09T17:04:59.090-08:00The Haps.<div style="text-align: center;">Being pregnant the second time around is <u>MUCH</u> different than the first time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In fact, I don't think I even shared my pregnancy announcement here... Oh, the embarrassment! Here it is... circa September 12, 2015</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kplul_KakGc/VkEv0O5PNDI/AAAAAAAAL40/VcwTVLsZEqo/s1600/birth%2Bannouncement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kplul_KakGc/VkEv0O5PNDI/AAAAAAAAL40/VcwTVLsZEqo/s640/birth%2Bannouncement.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The surprise wasn't just for all of y'all either ;) Baby #2 was a welcome surprise to Parker and I... and quite honestly, something that we weren't *planning* on even thinking about until this coming Summer.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Planning</i>... ha, ha, ha...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was pregnant with Theo I could sleep in late. I ate a gajillion bagels (and I'm still paying for it). I could have endless date nights with my husband, knowing that our freedom was coming to an end. This time... not so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When you have a one year old running (well, still crawling really fast...) circles around your ever-expanding body, it is <i>exhausting</i>. Working from home has been a huge blessing, but it also means that I have this ever-present urge to spend every waking moment of Theo's life full of learning and fun. Let me tell you, when we have more than one "lazy-day" in a row... mommy guilt turns on BIG time. These days Theo is imitating words and actions ALL. THE. TIME. It is both exciting and hilarious to watch his mad-scientist-like brain figure out how things work and try to make sense of the world around him.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what we have been up to the past few months in pictures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k2BB_kMmNKg/VkE-K6b2TBI/AAAAAAAAL7w/mmGJ6f9yUk4/s1600/48515695-910D-4D14-A729-BEB45E339B17.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k2BB_kMmNKg/VkE-K6b2TBI/AAAAAAAAL7w/mmGJ6f9yUk4/s640/48515695-910D-4D14-A729-BEB45E339B17.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dr4AbNVFeIA/VkE-MAd1R5I/AAAAAAAAL8I/EDkYijCAetk/s1600/DDA54BA0-0241-4713-9ACE-91F3319DE08B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dr4AbNVFeIA/VkE-MAd1R5I/AAAAAAAAL8I/EDkYijCAetk/s640/DDA54BA0-0241-4713-9ACE-91F3319DE08B.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3XMBYDOw8VM/VkE-JE0Z0BI/AAAAAAAAL7Y/5OWPCxcuk6M/s1600/20E94746-03FB-41A2-8423-3C4F76C27BA4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3XMBYDOw8VM/VkE-JE0Z0BI/AAAAAAAAL7Y/5OWPCxcuk6M/s640/20E94746-03FB-41A2-8423-3C4F76C27BA4.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDQ8vwEtHjA/VkE-JE3rvvI/AAAAAAAAL7U/S_4Am9FXhpc/s1600/0985A57C-5C3F-4915-984B-658CFC4F429D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kDQ8vwEtHjA/VkE-JE3rvvI/AAAAAAAAL7U/S_4Am9FXhpc/s640/0985A57C-5C3F-4915-984B-658CFC4F429D.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Theo went apple picking for the first time and loveddddd him some apples!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v546q8yPzcI/VkE6YdqNtOI/AAAAAAAAL60/J1LUKH3Hk1c/s1600/12046651_10103088056586732_8435017685599626765_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v546q8yPzcI/VkE6YdqNtOI/AAAAAAAAL60/J1LUKH3Hk1c/s640/12046651_10103088056586732_8435017685599626765_n.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmIuKvrlYYs/VkE6Y45ZxVI/AAAAAAAAL64/4p1QX8AeS5c/s1600/12074584_560009347486541_1836265525327564528_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmIuKvrlYYs/VkE6Y45ZxVI/AAAAAAAAL64/4p1QX8AeS5c/s640/12074584_560009347486541_1836265525327564528_n.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yvx7FRrMpLA/VkE6ZMNA6kI/AAAAAAAAL6g/G9AEoPWEC6c/s1600/12075049_560370957450380_8739757471995316931_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Yvx7FRrMpLA/VkE6ZMNA6kI/AAAAAAAAL6g/G9AEoPWEC6c/s640/12075049_560370957450380_8739757471995316931_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Parker, Tina, and I spent 3 nights in New York City being as touristy as possible in early October! I had a work conference so we decided to make a trip of it! Theo stayed home and had a blast with Grammy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rDoK_g6E_xw/VkE4iV1ud_I/AAAAAAAAL5Q/qzmXwb8K1-A/s1600/DSC_0244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rDoK_g6E_xw/VkE4iV1ud_I/AAAAAAAAL5Q/qzmXwb8K1-A/s640/DSC_0244.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-1tR1Q0XWo/VkE4iZD8hNI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/e2Fl6K7lsU0/s1600/DSC_0246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-1tR1Q0XWo/VkE4iZD8hNI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/e2Fl6K7lsU0/s640/DSC_0246.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mb1VVznHSiQ/VkE4ifrm_GI/AAAAAAAAL5c/UclChwQsAbQ/s1600/DSC_0248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="446" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mb1VVznHSiQ/VkE4ifrm_GI/AAAAAAAAL5c/UclChwQsAbQ/s640/DSC_0248.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-idMQVox9b_U/VkE4iyfjFCI/AAAAAAAAL5g/N_AigRmGuTo/s1600/DSC_0265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-idMQVox9b_U/VkE4iyfjFCI/AAAAAAAAL5g/N_AigRmGuTo/s640/DSC_0265.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JfP5kS3Fk4g/VkE6Zr5BifI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/LkNAdC-5UXQ/s1600/12115695_10103112387427532_8291097309072298110_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JfP5kS3Fk4g/VkE6Zr5BifI/AAAAAAAAL6Y/LkNAdC-5UXQ/s640/12115695_10103112387427532_8291097309072298110_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLRmJ0xkkjE/VkE6ZJWh0lI/AAAAAAAAL68/kO14H6KHrfE/s1600/12088542_10103112387297792_293192948304860799_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLRmJ0xkkjE/VkE6ZJWh0lI/AAAAAAAAL68/kO14H6KHrfE/s640/12088542_10103112387297792_293192948304860799_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our neighborhood had a Halloween parade for the little ones a couple weeks before Halloween, so Theo and a few of his best buds strolled around the block grabbing candy, crackers, and toys! It was a lot of fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCiFHTaKH10/VkE6YTbF0TI/AAAAAAAAL6E/2y0wRcnw9i8/s1600/12065505_10103132352866632_7638231130124163610_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bCiFHTaKH10/VkE6YTbF0TI/AAAAAAAAL6E/2y0wRcnw9i8/s640/12065505_10103132352866632_7638231130124163610_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was Theo on Halloween night. I'd say it was a success!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b9KfaWcs2aM/VkE-JnESAHI/AAAAAAAAL7s/MEr1b4XUbeM/s1600/426629A7-9C46-4323-8C31-C0BE642131B6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b9KfaWcs2aM/VkE-JnESAHI/AAAAAAAAL7s/MEr1b4XUbeM/s640/426629A7-9C46-4323-8C31-C0BE642131B6.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cTVhd4G5G1o/VkE-LNUfvxI/AAAAAAAAL78/PgEOB4xwB7E/s1600/7DBD0B36-2BF0-4D69-8978-985AB21A9E44.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cTVhd4G5G1o/VkE-LNUfvxI/AAAAAAAAL78/PgEOB4xwB7E/s640/7DBD0B36-2BF0-4D69-8978-985AB21A9E44.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Theo has been going to <a href="http://www.thelittlegym.com/Pages/default.aspx">The Little Gym</a> for the past 8 weeks and he is just LOVING it! He is in a small class of kids ages 10-19 months and the kids get to explore on the gym equipment while practicing their physical development! He loves the instructor and its a lot of fun watching him interact with the other babies and follow directions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3eCOKN3tvDU/VkE6Z5C2wYI/AAAAAAAAL6w/Cpnm8AL7cLQ/s1600/12188237_941308967474_2188160166247160764_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3eCOKN3tvDU/VkE6Z5C2wYI/AAAAAAAAL6w/Cpnm8AL7cLQ/s640/12188237_941308967474_2188160166247160764_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tV8MyUNQ1gw/VkE-MHl1h3I/AAAAAAAAL8M/buUUiPS23-Q/s1600/IMG_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tV8MyUNQ1gw/VkE-MHl1h3I/AAAAAAAAL8M/buUUiPS23-Q/s640/IMG_0089.JPG" width="358" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-09BVzdkjDCg/VkE-NIlwMtI/AAAAAAAAL8c/s2ratdxSvqA/s1600/IMG_0091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-09BVzdkjDCg/VkE-NIlwMtI/AAAAAAAAL8c/s2ratdxSvqA/s640/IMG_0091.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to baby Nolan's first birthday party in our flannels and had a blast at the park! Theo l-o-v-e-d the jumpy house and the pizza!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5VBfzWMsI/VkE6YYKS4uI/AAAAAAAAL6M/Yn7AmivvAUs/s1600/11026232_571481373006005_145263415363302408_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k_5VBfzWMsI/VkE6YYKS4uI/AAAAAAAAL6M/Yn7AmivvAUs/s640/11026232_571481373006005_145263415363302408_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Short sleeves in November?!? Yah... it was 75 degrees this past weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TwOBcp5ayUk/VkE6ZrKYcAI/AAAAAAAAL6s/IiNcWyhWhw0/s1600/12119102_10103101927723862_5388329635319463928_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TwOBcp5ayUk/VkE6ZrKYcAI/AAAAAAAAL6s/IiNcWyhWhw0/s640/12119102_10103101927723862_5388329635319463928_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Cuddly in his sweater from Gigi and hat made by aunt Roma!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PDQ6V5hYGIk/VkE6i99XHwI/AAAAAAAAL7E/AFmnK2H_zBA/s1600/12063359_10103129902751682_7858288233339606831_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PDQ6V5hYGIk/VkE6i99XHwI/AAAAAAAAL7E/AFmnK2H_zBA/s640/12063359_10103129902751682_7858288233339606831_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Theo had a week-long cold and this was the first smile I gotten from him in 4 days!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3q4MliusfWM/VkE6ZlkT8aI/AAAAAAAAL6o/DDhEqCCDjZ0/s1600/12119159_10103143872496202_7344108347331790729_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3q4MliusfWM/VkE6ZlkT8aI/AAAAAAAAL6o/DDhEqCCDjZ0/s640/12119159_10103143872496202_7344108347331790729_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">75 degrees one day and 55 the next! Gotta love New England! It's a good thing Theo was nice and warm in his fleece Santa robe and fleece booties. He thought he get-up was so goofy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWZxCr0VdKU/VkE-I4ZBI3I/AAAAAAAAL7c/kpfLVEKVS_s/s1600/2C632FC4-DB1F-443B-814F-F4C9BDE24087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWZxCr0VdKU/VkE-I4ZBI3I/AAAAAAAAL7c/kpfLVEKVS_s/s640/2C632FC4-DB1F-443B-814F-F4C9BDE24087.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gDFQfJ4VOY/VkE6ZBXKgEI/AAAAAAAAL6k/7k6F87Q7ngc/s1600/12115550_10103115635997372_6670237935852538714_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9gDFQfJ4VOY/VkE6ZBXKgEI/AAAAAAAAL6k/7k6F87Q7ngc/s640/12115550_10103115635997372_6670237935852538714_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last but not least, if it weren't for that first ultrasound (at 12 weeks) and my expanding belly (above picture from 16 weeks pregnant) I would never remember I am pregnant! I forget ALL THE TIME. Then all of a sudden my belly bumps into something or I walk by a mirror and boom! There it is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This Thursday we are getting our ultrasound that will let us know whether Theo is having a baby brother or sister!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So there you have it.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">The haps.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-10004201877503836502015-10-20T18:05:00.000-07:002015-10-20T18:05:26.128-07:00I have a ONE YEAR OLD!<div style="text-align: center;">And just like that... my baby is ONE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ijppSE2genQ/Vibiq6ZwsrI/AAAAAAAALwQ/CYLqd_YEeig/s1600/one%2Byear.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ijppSE2genQ/Vibiq6ZwsrI/AAAAAAAALwQ/CYLqd_YEeig/s640/one%2Byear.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't cry like I thought I would. I have just loved this stage of early toddlerhood so much, that while I miss his young baby - self, I just continue to fall in love with him more and more each day. It is as if each stage just gets BETTER!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few days after your real birthday we had a big ole party with lots of people that just love you! They came over, you ate your cake, and got ohhhh so many toys! Here are a few pictures to share:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5JAggZqx6I8/Vibjfd7SM3I/AAAAAAAALxM/MCBiRCqQHO8/s1600/DSC_0098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5JAggZqx6I8/Vibjfd7SM3I/AAAAAAAALxM/MCBiRCqQHO8/s640/DSC_0098.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0XW5xOVg6x4/VibjfI-chcI/AAAAAAAALxE/ZrktFhJt1Bw/s1600/DSC_0097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0XW5xOVg6x4/VibjfI-chcI/AAAAAAAALxE/ZrktFhJt1Bw/s640/DSC_0097.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_z6PRLZx90Y/Vibjk-6gmXI/AAAAAAAALzk/fRGIVaLsK3o/s1600/DSC_0212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_z6PRLZx90Y/Vibjk-6gmXI/AAAAAAAALzk/fRGIVaLsK3o/s640/DSC_0212.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Su7xUqy5mas/VibjlBhwblI/AAAAAAAALzc/h7INyUPLst8/s1600/DSC_0220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Su7xUqy5mas/VibjlBhwblI/AAAAAAAALzc/h7INyUPLst8/s640/DSC_0220.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxf5z43kUHU/VibjlCtVjcI/AAAAAAAALzY/X-dQvG11UN4/s1600/DSC_0238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxf5z43kUHU/VibjlCtVjcI/AAAAAAAALzY/X-dQvG11UN4/s640/DSC_0238.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Onto year TWO!</div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-31203800666898442812015-09-23T16:32:00.000-07:002017-01-24T12:15:57.608-08:00Theo's Nursery and A Free Printable!<div style="text-align: center;">Now that summer has come and gone, it is time for us to get back to work settling in our new home. It may have taken until he was almost 1 years old, but Theo <i>finally</i>&nbsp;has a nursery to call his own!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I always wanted a gender neutral nursery... ya know.. one that doesn't scream little boy or little girl... so I think I was able to accomplish just that! It especially works out because this nursery will only be his for the next 10 months or so before he will move into the guest room and baby #2 will move into this room!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some pics:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UCZbpDQr6M/VgMyTIB_YZI/AAAAAAAALsI/eJLyKDVF2Ik/s1600/DSC_0065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3UCZbpDQr6M/VgMyTIB_YZI/AAAAAAAALsI/eJLyKDVF2Ik/s640/DSC_0065.jpg" width="404" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Color</u>: Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Crib</u>: <a href="http://www.franklinandben.com/mason-4-in-1-convertible-crib/">Franklin &amp; Ben "Mason" crib</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Rug</u>: <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/control/rugs">Rugs USA</a>, (no longer available)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Mobile</u>: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/youngheartslove">Young Hearts Love shop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Bookshelves:</u>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40070185/">Ikea Spice Racks</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Rocking Elephant:</u>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/elephant-plush-rocker/">PB kids</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WGickr9RV28/VgMyWZf-IDI/AAAAAAAALtQ/MWU5QJl9adw/s1600/DSC_0058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WGickr9RV28/VgMyWZf-IDI/AAAAAAAALtQ/MWU5QJl9adw/s640/DSC_0058.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0H773m--w9Y/VgMyWXS2KDI/AAAAAAAALsk/3O697DguK5A/s1600/DSC_0059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0H773m--w9Y/VgMyWXS2KDI/AAAAAAAALsk/3O697DguK5A/s640/DSC_0059.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrZy3pnrv7U/VgMyXkgYcKI/AAAAAAAALtE/g6e3RpXqdi4/s1600/DSC_0077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IrZy3pnrv7U/VgMyXkgYcKI/AAAAAAAALtE/g6e3RpXqdi4/s640/DSC_0077.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<u>Dresser:</u>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.franklinandben.com/mason-double-wide-dresser">Franklin &amp; Ben "Mason" double dresser</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Diaper Pail:</u>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ubbi-10006-Steel-Diaper-Pail/dp/B00821FLSU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1443050723&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ubbi+diaper+pail">Ubbi</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Cloud Garland:</u>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/youngheartslove">Young Hearts Love shop</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Laundry Basket:</u>&nbsp;Homegoods</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Frames:</u>&nbsp;Michaels</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6CP9QVVM53U/VgMyWT8PYCI/AAAAAAAALsw/xEBhEW30w-M/s1600/DSC_0055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6CP9QVVM53U/VgMyWT8PYCI/AAAAAAAALsw/xEBhEW30w-M/s640/DSC_0055.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-0nGTV23aM/VgMyYEoQsmI/AAAAAAAALtU/pm8cKqRPfNc/s1600/DSC_0079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c-0nGTV23aM/VgMyYEoQsmI/AAAAAAAALtU/pm8cKqRPfNc/s640/DSC_0079.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZBGVvE91-E/VgMyW5hvpYI/AAAAAAAALs8/15NjDhTvo5Y/s1600/DSC_0061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZBGVvE91-E/VgMyW5hvpYI/AAAAAAAALs8/15NjDhTvo5Y/s640/DSC_0061.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H-cp1E1QLeY/VgMyXOFwE2I/AAAAAAAALs4/osjl76YpZgI/s1600/DSC_0064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H-cp1E1QLeY/VgMyXOFwE2I/AAAAAAAALs4/osjl76YpZgI/s640/DSC_0064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little photo is right next to the door. You can snag your own copy by clicking the link:<br />&nbsp;{<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9daiC_aR38NTldVbWJhblFtclk/view?usp=sharing">Dream Big, Little One Free Printable</a>}.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are still a few things I want to do with the space, but for now I will breathe deep and work on a new project!<br /><br />Pin it:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LE1Ufa8Jq_E/WIe1r447ByI/AAAAAAAAPMw/-UNPrEnM4VEaSyTQAIql5vv0CdpWXCQDACLcB/s1600/nursery%2Bpin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LE1Ufa8Jq_E/WIe1r447ByI/AAAAAAAAPMw/-UNPrEnM4VEaSyTQAIql5vv0CdpWXCQDACLcB/s640/nursery%2Bpin.png"data-pin-description="Head on over the the post to grab this free Dream Big, Little One printable for your nursery!" width="396" /></a></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830044778227279516.post-26867490424049890652015-09-10T17:06:00.002-07:002015-09-10T17:21:50.181-07:0011 months!<div style="text-align: center;">Baby boy, this one will be short and sweet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Your party is one month from today and I have somehow turned into a lunatic mother who wants your first birthday party to be amazing for you. I even bought a fondant cake topper off &nbsp;Etsy... OY!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You won't even remember it, but your FIRST YEAR birthday party is *such* a big deal to me. It makes me tear up just thinking how I have been so fortunate to be your mommy this past year.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You, my love, have changed me in <i>so many ways </i>and I cherish every day and every minute I get to spend with you... even when you drive me crazy ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Re3d6ydfVwI/VfIbAbmGWgI/AAAAAAAALrQ/WwPDz9Q6i-4/s1600/11%2Bmonths.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Re3d6ydfVwI/VfIbAbmGWgI/AAAAAAAALrQ/WwPDz9Q6i-4/s640/11%2Bmonths.png" width="640" /></a></div><span id="goog_1349687719"></span><span id="goog_1349687720"></span><br /><br /></div>Susan Joneshttps://plus.google.com/112645418908580677590noreply@blogger.com0